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Vol. 157 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011 No. 57 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was THE JOURNAL rorist, tyrant, and tyrannical regime called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The that we will win. pore (Mr. POE of Texas). Chair has examined the Journal of the f last day’s proceedings and announces f MISSION ACCOMPLISHED to the House his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER nal stands approved. mission to address the House for 1 PRO TEMPORE minute.) f The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I think fore the House the following commu- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE every Member of the House probably nication from the Speaker: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the wants to do the same thing that Mr. C OTTER WASHINGTON, DC, gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. MIL- M C did and I am going to do, May 2, 2011. LER) come forward and lead the House and that is to congratulate and thank I hereby appoint the Honorable TED POE to in the Pledge of Allegiance. the Commander in Chief, the President; act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan led the our Armed Forces, our men and women JOHN A. BOEHNER, Pledge of Allegiance as follows: in the military, and particularly SEAL Speaker of the House of Representatives. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Team 6 for the outstanding job that they accomplished. Finally, the mis- f United States of America, and to the Repub- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, sion is accomplished. The mission after indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 9/11 was to get Osama bin Laden, and PRAYER f our troops did it, and they did it in a Reverend Andrew Walton, Capitol spectacular fashion. Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, WE REJOICE IN THE TRIUMPH OF I’ve always been proud to be a Mem- D.C., offered the following prayer: JUSTICE ber of this House and to be an Amer- We come together in thanks and (Mr. MCCOTTER asked and was given ican. Never more proud than last night gratitude; thankful for the wonder and permission to address the House for 1 and today when I think about our sol- mystery of life itself and grateful for minute and to revise and extend his re- diers who put themselves in harm’s the abundance of the universe in which marks.) way to truly protect our country and our lives unfold. Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today to keep our freedoms, because Osama We return today to a familiar yet we do not revel over the death of bin bin Laden did all he could to hurt our changed place. Gone are the dormant Laden, the butcher; we rejoice in the country and take away those freedoms. days of winter and fading blossoms of triumph of justice. We thank our cit- And he has taken freedoms away. early spring. Still with us are days of izen soldiers, the intelligence commu- As Mr. MCCOTTER said, we will win, transition as seasons collide too often nity, and the Obama administration for we will endure, victory will be ours. in fury, chaos, and even death. finishing this mission; and we forever And I thank the men and women of the Yet beyond the storms, once again remember the fallen and comfort the United States Armed Forces for the we see the rich fullness of creation, feel families who so grievously suffered on mission that they accomplished. the warmth of the sun, touch fresh September 11, 2001. f Earth, smell fragrant breezes, and Now let us press our efforts against taste the produce of the land. al Qaeda and their terrorist cohorts, MILITARY’S RESOLVE IS KEY TO As individuals, but more so collec- including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the VICTORY IN THE GLOBAL WAR tively, we remember that we are called tyrannical Iranian regime. For while ON TERRORISM as caretakers of the cosmic home hu- our world has witnessed justice, our (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina manity shares, that when one suffers, world remains dangerous; and we must asked and was given permission to ad- we all suffer, when one falls we all fall. be ever vigilant against such clear and dress the House for 1 minute and to re- May our response to this call be one present threats to our liberty and secu- vise and extend his remarks.) of possibility and potential inspired by rity. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. imagination, wisdom, and trust—but We have dispatched a murderer, not Speaker, last night the President mostly by love unveiled in our common his movement. We have won a battle, hailed the success of Navy SEALs to spirit, both human and divine. not our struggle. But in so succeeding, achieve the death of mass murderer Amen. we have served notice to every ter- Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden declared

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SEAL Team 6 and all those who have our ice hockey team beat Russia in the His death is a testament to the re- been involved in the amazing accom- semifinals and went on to win the gold, solve of our professional military, plishment of last night, I think it’s that was at the height of the Cold War. counterterrorism and intelligence offi- very important for us to look back al- Shortly after, Nikita Khrushchev took cials to achieve ultimate victory over most 10 years ago. off his shoe and said, ‘‘We will bury terrorism. Their combined sacrifice I have just gotten off the phone with you.’’ Yes, that was a great day that and commitment played a pivotal role former Speaker Dennis Hastert, who we had back in 1980. But today, the in closing this chapter of the global reminded me that when the attack ‘‘Finally, we got him’’ moment in re- war on terrorism. The entire Nation took place on September 11 of 2001, gard to, yes, I am talking about Osama will be forever indebted for their serv- President Bush and he and others came bin Laden. ice which promotes victory and peace. together to do everything that we pos- I want to take an opportunity, Mr. American families still face many sibly could to ensure that the United Speaker, to commend the President, threats of extremist challenges in States of America would never face the commend the CIA, commend our mili- places like Afghanistan and Iraq, which kind of attack that we had on Sep- tary, commend the Navy SEALs, the bin Laden identified as the central tember 11. Our former colleague Porter brave men and women that effected fronts in the global war on terrorism. Goss, who was chairman of the Intel- this. They have been working hard. Bin Laden’s death does not end the ligence Committee, went on to serve as And let’s not forget the intelligence war, but it does serve as evidence that Director of Central Intelligence, and officers that worked so diligently at the American forces can penetrate the our former colleague, Jane Harman, of Guantanamo Bay, at Gitmo, not tor- heart of the most extreme terrorist or- course, going back to the time when turing but getting intelligence, finding ganizations and bring their leaders to President Clinton was President—so out who that courier was, the best justice worldwide. many people have been involved in this friend of Osama bin Laden that lived in In conclusion, God bless our troops, effort to ensure that we would not face his neighborhood in Pakistan. Intel- and we will never forget September the kind of attack that we did. ligence is how we got him. 11th in the global war on terrorism. And, Mr. Speaker, I think it’s very It’s a great day. Let’s all take credit. f important to note on this day that we Let’s commend the President. We JUSTICE IS DONE have been successful in the past 10 should be tremendously proud today of (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan asked and years. We, of course, as reports have this accomplishment—this guy, the was given permission to address the come forward, need to remain vigilant. monster that caused 3,000 people to die House for 1 minute and to revise and But I want to extend congratulations on 9/11 and 17 on the USS Cole. And the extend her remarks.) to all those who have played a role in men and women that have given their Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. ensuring our safety. lives defending this country since then, Speaker, nearly 10 years ago, 19 cow- f God bless them. ardly terrorists, acting on the orders of f b 1410 Osama bin Laden, murdered nearly RECESS 3,000 innocents. And yesterday, justice THE CHILDREN’S HOME The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- was delivered to Osama bin Laden at PROTECTION ACT OF 2011 ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair the hands of Navy SEAL Team 6 and (Mr. BACHUS asked and was given declares the House in recess subject to the incredible professionals at the CIA. permission to address the House for 1 This justice, Mr. Speaker, has been the call of the Chair. minute and to revise and extend his re- Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 13 min- long in coming and is a direct result of marks.) utes p.m.), the House stood in recess the eternal vigilance of our intel- Mr. BACHUS. I just returned from subject to the call of the Chair. ligence professionals, the brave men my home State of Alabama, where we f and women in our military, our na- have lost over 250 of our citizens. The tional security leaders, our President, loss of life would have been much b 1800 and the American people. greater had NOAA and Dr. Jane AFTER RECESS This Nation will always stand strong Lubchenco and her wonderful staff not and united against our enemies. We The recess having expired, the House given us an early warning. But some of will not back down, and we will never was called to order by the Speaker pro our storms hit at night, and people surrender. tempore (Mr. PAULSEN) at 6 p.m. were unaware of it. This should stand as a message to our f terrorist enemies. If you choose to I am joining several of my colleagues ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER stand against freedom and liberty, and today to reintroduce legislation that PRO TEMPORE if you choose to murder the innocent, Brad Ellsworth and I have introduced no matter how long it takes, we will in the last two Congresses, to have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- hunt you down and bring you to the weather radios installed in manufac- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair same justice that was received by tured housing. This would save many will postpone further proceedings Osama bin Laden. lives. One of the advocates of this lost today on motions to suspend the rules Mr. Speaker, today let us all say a her 2-year-old child. The Senate has on which a recorded vote or the yeas prayer of remembrance for those we not passed this legislation, but we are and nays are ordered, or on which the lost on 9/11 and those we have lost in going to try again this year, and if we vote incurs objection under clause 6 of defense of freedom. And let us say a are successful, we will save lives. rule XX. prayer of thanksgiving for those brave The cost of these radios is less than Record votes on postponed questions American men and women who have $10, but the cost of not having them, as will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. continued to protect liberty, freedom, we found out this weekend in Alabama, f is the loss of many lives. and democracy around the globe. SPECIALIST MICHEAL E. PHILLIPS God bless America. f POST OFFICE f A GREAT DAY Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, I CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF (Mr. GINGREY of Georgia asked and move to suspend the rules and pass the THOSE WHO ENSURE OUR SAFETY was given permission to address the bill (H.R. 1423) to designate the facility (Mr. DREIER asked and was given House for 1 minute and to revise and of the United States Postal Service lo- permission to address the House for 1 extend his remarks.) cated at 115 4th Avenue Southwest in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:41 May 03, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K02MY7.002 H02MYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE May 2, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2921 Ardmore, Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Specialist With this motivation and inspiration Army because he recognized injustice Micheal E. Phillips Post Office’’. to serve and protect the country he and terror in our world and sought to The Clerk read the title of the bill. loved, Specialist Phillips enlisted in make a difference. Specialist Micheal The text of the bill is as follows: the Army in 2006 and was assigned to Phillips lived out that sense of duty H.R. 1423 the Army’s 1st Battalion, 502nd Infan- through military service and made the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- try Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat ultimate sacrifice to ensure our Nation resentatives of the United States of America in Team, 101st Air Division, based in Fort remained secure and free. Congress assembled, Campbell, Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, Micheal turned down an SECTION 1. SPECIALIST MICHEAL E. PHILLIPS Tragically, on February 24, 2008, Spe- opportunity to attend the San Fran- POST OFFICE. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the cialist Phillips was killed when the ve- cisco Art Institute to volunteer for the United States Postal Service located at 115 hicle he was riding in was hit by an im- United States Army. When asked why 4th Avenue Southwest in Ardmore, Okla- provised explosive device in Baghdad. he wanted to join the Army, Micheal homa, shall be known and designated as the He was 19 years old, and he left behind simply stated, ‘‘I want a career and we ‘‘Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office’’. his parents, Angela and Steve, as well are at war.’’ Specialist Phillips saw (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, as two younger brothers and a younger terrorists as thugs, often referring to map, regulation, document, paper, or other sister. them as the ‘‘ultimate bullies in the record of the United States to the facility re- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to As a Representative from Oklahoma, world.’’ A fervent student of history, be a reference to the ‘‘Specialist Micheal E. it is an honor to stand before this body Micheal knew that his service would be Phillips Post Office’’. and pay tribute to a fellow Oklahoman against a tough and formidable enemy, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- who made the ultimate sacrifice coura- still he enthusiastically embraced ant to the rule, the gentleman from geously defending our freedom. what he believed was the right decision Oklahoma (Mr. LANKFORD) and the gen- I am truly grateful for the service of and enlisted in the United States tlewoman from the District of Colum- Specialist Phillips and for all of those Army. bia (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 who serve and protect us each and Mr. Speaker, Micheal Phillips was minutes. every day. I urge all Members to join only 17 years of age when he joined the The Chair recognizes the gentleman me in strong support of this bill. military via the delayed entry pro- from Oklahoma. I reserve the balance of my time. gram. He left for boot camp on June 24, GENERAL LEAVE Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2006. Upon finishing advanced infantry Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, I ask myself such time as I may consume. training, Micheal was assigned to unanimous consent that all Members Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support Bravo Company 1 of the 502nd Strike may have 5 legislative days within of H.R. 1423, a bill to rename the 4th Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division, which to revise and extend their re- Avenue post office in Ardmore, Okla- one of the most storied divisions in the marks and include extraneous material homa, after Army Specialist Micheal United States Army. On October 13, on the bill under consideration. E. Phillips, who died at the young age 2007, Micheal and his brothers in arms The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there of 19 while serving our country in Iraq. were deployed to Iraq for combat oper- objection to the request of the gen- Specialist Phillips was a member of ations. tleman from Oklahoma? the 101st Airborne Division based in Micheal’s enthusiasm for his work in- There was no objection. Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He died on spired members of his platoon. In addi- Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, I yield February 24, 2008, in Baghdad from tion to his enthusiasm, Specialist Phil- myself such time as I may consume. wounds sustained when his vehicle en- lips also endeavored to foster real ca- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1423, introduced by countered an improvised explosive de- maraderie amongst his fellow soldiers. the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. vice. Even in the middle of a war, it was said COLE), would designate the facility of Specialist Phillips loved history and that Micheal made bad times good and the United States Post Office located was a true student athlete who ran good times better. Micheal’s team lead- at 115 4th Avenue Southwest in Ard- cross country and played football while er, Sergeant Matthew Whalen praised more, Oklahoma, as the Specialist attending Ardmore High School. He his abilities in terrain association, map Micheal E. Phillips Post Office. This also excelled at drawing and had been reading, and his tremendous bravery in bill is cosponsored by the entire Okla- offered admission to the San Francisco combat. Sergeant Whalen reflected on homa State delegation and was favor- Art Institute. Specialist Phillips’ leadership skills, ably reported without amendment by But Specialist Phillips had other noting, ‘‘I know that soldiers that did the Committee on Oversight and Gov- plans. He volunteered to serve his serve with him have taken away with ernment Reform on April 13. country before attending college and, them, as I have, the undoubted and Mr. Speaker, it’s altogether fitting by all accounts, was an excellent sol- unmistaken values that he always pos- and proper that we name this post of- dier, always willing to go the extra sessed and always portrayed.’’ fice in Ardmore for Army Specialist mile and constantly trying to improve Mr. Speaker, Specialist Micheal E. Phillips to honor a true American hero himself. Phillips was killed in action on Feb- and his service to country. At this mo- Specialist Phillips made the ultimate ruary 24, 2008, in Shula, Iraq, just out- ment in our war on terrorism, with the sacrifice defending our freedom. We side of Baghdad. An explosively formed recent death of Osama Bin Laden, this honor his sacrifice today by naming penetrator, a so-called EFP, hit the is a moment to remember those who the Post Office on 4th Avenue in Ard- driver’s side of the door on the vehicle have been fighting the war on terror more, Oklahoma, the Specialist that he was driving. Despite the sever- for years. Micheal E. Phillips Post Office. ity of his injuries, he continued to Micheal E. Phillips hailed from Ard- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to smile and reassure those taking care of more, Oklahoma, and graduated from support this bill. him. Even in the most grim and serious Ardmore High School in 2006. At Ard- I reserve the balance of my time. times, Micheal still fought and lifted more High, Specialist Phillips excelled Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, I yield up those around him. in both academics and athletics, play- such time as he may consume to the ing football, track, and cross country. gentleman from the great State of b 1810 He loved history as well as drawing, Oklahoma (Mr. COLE), a distinguished For his service, Specialist Micheal and was so talented he was offered ad- colleague and friend and the sponsor of Phillips was awarded a Bronze Star. He mission to the San Francisco Art Insti- this legislation. was also designated as a Distinguished tute. Instead, however, Specialist Phil- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Member of the 502nd Infantry Regi- lips felt a calling to serve his country. in support of H.R. 1423, a bill I spon- ment. The Distinguished Member His mother recalled that, ‘‘He came sored, to designate the post office in award is for those who display honor- home one day and said he wanted to Ardmore, Oklahoma, as the Specialist able service, loyalty on active duty in join the Army, and we got in the car Micheal E. Phillips Post Office. peace or war. These are qualities and went down to the recruiting sta- Micheal was driven by a personal Micheal Phillips lived with each and tion.’’ sense of duty and honor. He joined the every day of his service career.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:41 May 03, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K02MY7.005 H02MYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2922 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 2, 2011 Mr. Speaker, Micheal always gave bers of our intelligence community The Chair recognizes the gentleman more than his share back to his com- who have spent nearly 10 years hunting from Illinois. munity. When he did have time away down the mastermind behind 9/11, are GENERAL LEAVE from his duty, he would often visit his much like Specialist Phillips, brave Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I ask high school to speak with students and and courageous individuals who sac- unanimous consent that all Members encourage them to pursue their goals. rifice so much and risk it all, keeping may have 5 legislative days within Never without a smile, Micheal us safe and preventing the bad guys which to revise and extend their re- fought for his country, his community, from harming more innocent people. marks and include extraneous material and his family with valor and with I have the utmost respect for each on H.R. 362. honor. He wanted others in the world and every person in our Armed Forces The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there to have the freedoms and opportunities and intelligence community, and I objection to the request of the gen- that we enjoy here in the United would like to express my sincere grati- tleman from Illinois? States, and he risked his life to achieve tude for what they do and have done. There was no objection. that end. They truly make me proud to be an Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield Like many who have made the ulti- American. myself such time as I may consume. mate sacrifice, Specialist Micheal Phil- Again, I urge Members to join me in H.R. 362 would redesignate the Fed- lips leaves behind loved ones, friends, support of H.R. 1423. eral Building and Courthouse at 200 and comrades in arms who treasure his I yield back the balance of my time. East Wall Street in Midland, Texas, as memory and honor his service. Micheal The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the George H.W. Bush and George W. is survived by his parents, Steven and question is on the motion offered by Bush United States Courthouse and Angelia Phillips; his brothers, David the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. George Mahon Federal Building. and Anthony; and his sister, Barbara— LANKFORD) that the House suspend the I would like to take this opportunity all of Ardmore, Oklahoma. He also rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1423. to thank the gentleman from Texas leaves behind a Nation and a commu- The question was taken. (Mr. CONAWAY) for introducing this leg- nity that will never forget his courage, The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the islation. I also want to thank the bill’s his sacrifice, and his devotion to duty. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being 25 cosponsors, who all represent var- Mr. Speaker, I urge the passage of in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ious districts throughout the State of this legislation. Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, on Texas. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I note that I demand the yeas and nays. The former Presidents George H.W. that we are honoring Specialist Phil- The yeas and nays were ordered. Bush and George W. Bush have honor- lips the day after we learned that the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ably served this Nation for many dec- Nation has met its commitment to kill ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the ades. or capture Osama bin Laden. We could Chair’s prior announcement, further President George H.W. Bush dedi- not have known when this bill was proceedings on this motion will be cated his life to public service. His pub- placed on the calendar that it would postponed. lic service began when he was just 18 come at a time like this when we honor f and enlisted in the Armed Forces. He men and women who have served in became the youngest pilot in the Navy Iraq or Afghanistan. We cannot help GEORGE H. W. BUSH AND GEORGE when he earned his wings and flew 58 but be grateful for their service, espe- W. BUSH UNITED STATES COURT- combat missions, receiving the Distin- cially today. HOUSE AND GEORGE MAHON guished Flying Cross for bravery in ac- I yield back the balance of my time. FEDERAL BUILDING tion after getting shot down by anti- Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, this Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I aircraft fire. weekend I spoke with Specialist move to suspend the rules and pass the Later, he was elected to Congress as Micheal Phillips’ mom. She reminded bill (H.R. 362) to redesignate the Fed- a representative from the State of me that Micheal was the first student eral building and United States Court- Texas and served in this Chamber for in 10 years to sign up for the Army house located at 200 East Wall Street two terms. Subsequently, he served in from Ardmore High School. He was rec- in Midland, Texas, as the ‘‘George H. various other public service positions ognized as the Distinguished Member W. Bush and George W. Bush United critical to our Nation, including as am- of the Regiment because of his capac- States Courthouse and George Mahon bassador to the United Nations, as ity to keep up morale among his peers. Federal Building’’. chief of the U.S. Liaison Office to I would like to leave the House with The Clerk read the title of the bill. China, and as Director of the Central two quotes from Specialist Phillips. The text of the bill is as follows: Intelligence Agency. He was elected The first comes from a letter that Spe- H.R. 362 Vice President in 1980 and stood by cialist Phillips sent to the assistant Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- President Ronald Reagan’s side for 8 principal at Ardmore High School. resentatives of the United States of America in years, contributing to the policies that Phillips wrote, ‘‘I am doing this for my Congress assembled, brought the Cold War to an end, and in family, for you, for everyone, for Amer- SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. 1988 was elected as the 41st President of ica, to protect it from the bad guys.’’ The Federal building and United States the United States. The second, as recalled by his moth- Courthouse located at 200 East Wall Street During his term in office, he skill- er: ‘‘He said terrorism was like a virus. in Midland, Texas, known as the George fully navigated the diplomacy with It had to be stopped. It had to be con- Mahon Federal Building, shall be known and new nations created following the tained.’’ designated as the ‘‘George H. W. Bush and breakup of the Soviet Union, and Mr. Speaker, in light of yesterday’s George W. Bush United States Courthouse helped to overthrow and bring to jus- and George Mahon Federal Building’’. events in Pakistan with the death of tice the corrupt Manuel Noriega re- Osama bin Laden, these words, both SEC. 2. REFERENCES. gime in Panama. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, spoken and written by Specialist Phil- document, paper, or other record of the A few months ago, in February, lips, couldn’t be more timing or fitting. United States to the Federal building and President George H.W. Bush was This young man’s passion was to pro- United States Courthouse referred to in sec- awarded the Presidential Medal of tect this country from the bad guys, tion 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to Freedom by President Obama. This the terrorists who then and now want the ‘‘George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush award is the highest civilian honor to do us harm. United States Courthouse and George Mahon given for an especially meritorious Specialist Phillips ended up making Federal Building’’. contribution to the security of the na- the ultimate sacrifice, combating ter- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tional interests of the United States, rorism, protecting the country that he ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- world peace, cultural, or other signifi- loved. For that, Mr. Speaker, I am linois (Mr. HULTGREN) and the gentle- cant public or private endeavors. eternally grateful and so is his Nation. woman from the District of Columbia In 2000, his son, George W. Bush, fol- The soldiers who carried out the op- (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 min- lowed in his footsteps when he was eration yesterday, as well as the mem- utes. elected the 43rd President of the United

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Presi- from the first shoots of democratic ligence and securities capabilities to dent Bush was then elected President order in Afghanistan to the parliamen- better counter this unconventional of the United States in 1988. tary elections in Iraq, both father and threat. Former President George Walker son have helped to lift the crushing During his two terms, he effectuated Bush was the 43rd President of the burdens of tyranny from millions of the overthrow of a dictator in Iraq and United States. President George W. people. In each effort, the nations lib- removed the Taliban from power in Af- Bush was a graduate of Yale Univer- erated have embarked on the difficult ghanistan, upsetting a key staging sity. After his service in the Texas Air path of making laws and holding one ground for al Qaeda and bringing de- National Guard, he graduated from another accountable. These are not mocracy to an oppressed country. And, Harvard Business School and began a easy steps; but in the end, with the yesterday, this groundwork led to our career in the oil industry. President continued support of the United States, Nation bringing justice to Osama bin Bush became the principal owner of the these efforts will prove to be an endur- Laden when, during a raid by one of Texas Rangers, a Major League Base- ing and lasting legacy for both these our Special Operations teams, he was ball team. In 1994, he was elected Gov- men and our Nation. killed in a compound in Pakistan. And ernor of Texas, a position to which he Mr. Speaker, in my life I have had I want to recognize the work of our was reelected in 1998. He was elected the privilege to work alongside the Special Operations teams and our in- President of the United States in 2000 Bush family, both in Texas and in telligence community, including the and again in 2004. Washington; and today I am humbled CIA, which were critical in locating Upon passage of this legislation, and grateful for the opportunity to Osama bin Laden and executing this what is now known as the George work here in Congress and to represent mission. Mahon Federal Building will be re- the people of west Texas. On behalf of named the George H.W. Bush and the people of District 11, I would like b 1820 George W. Bush United States Court- to extend my humblest gratitude to With the help of intelligence that house and George Mahon Federal President George Herbert Walker Bush was gathered from detainees from Building. and President George W. Bush for their Guantanamo Bay, our intelligence I urge my colleagues to support the service to their community, our State community was able to gather the key passage of H.R. 362. and our Nation. We are a better Nation information needed to locate Osama I reserve the balance of my time. for their service. bin Laden. With these events comes a Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield I would also like to acknowledge the sense of closure. However, we must re- such time as he may consume to the role that Federal District Judge Rob main vigilant in protecting our Nation gentleman from Texas (Mr. CONAWAY). Junell played in getting this court- from the threat of terrorism. Mr. CONAWAY. I thank the gen- house renamed in honor of these two President George W. Bush helped to tleman for allowing me the time. fine gentlemen. realign our intelligence and military I rise, Mr. Speaker, to pay tribute to I urge my colleagues to support this capabilities to set the framework for the renaming of this courthouse for legislation. our Nation to better respond to this two of west Texas’s favorite sons, Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield new threat. I think that it is appro- President George Herbert Walker Bush back the balance of my time. priate for us to honor their service to and his son, George W. Bush. The com- Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield our Nation by naming this courthouse munity I call home could not be back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The after them, as both former Presidents prouder of our two most famous resi- question is on the motion offered by have lived in Texas for some time and dents. We are grateful for their faithful the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. George W. Bush calls Midland his service and stewardship of the powers HULTGREN) that the House suspend the hometown. entrusted to them and their legacy in I support passage of this legislation rules and pass the bill, H.R. 362. advancing freedom, human dignity and The question was taken; and (two- and urge my colleagues to do the same. the rule of law across the globe. thirds being in the affirmative) the I reserve the balance of my time. Texas ought to be rightly proud of rules were suspended and the bill was Ms. NORTON. I yield myself such our neighbors who rose to lead our Na- passed. time as I may consume. tion. These two men, bound by blood, A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. but bonded by an unshakeable commit- the table. 362, a bill that honors the 41st and 43rd ment to human liberty, shared a vision Presidents of the United States, Presi- for America and the world that was f dent George H.W. Bush and President mined in Philadelphia and forged at SPECIALIST MICHEAL E. PHILLIPS George W. Bush, by naming a United the Alamo. It is a vision that is rooted POST OFFICE States courthouse located in Midland, first and foremost in liberty and all her The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Texas, after both of them. This honor attendants—individual rights, free ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings is highly fitting, given their devotion markets, and fair elections. will resume on motions to suspend the to public service and their unique sta- Both Presidents understood that rules previously postponed. tus as only the second father and son America’s wealth and power are not The unfinished business is the vote pair to serve in our Nation’s highest of- what make us an exceptional Nation. It on the motion to suspend the rules and fice. is those faded words written large pass the bill (H.R. 1423) to designate Former President George Herbert across four sheets of parchment over the facility of the United States Postal Walker Bush was the 41st President of 200 years ago that form the soul of this Service located at 115 4th Avenue the United States. He served our coun- Nation. In those words, the rights that Southwest in Ardmore, Oklahoma, as try in many capacities, first as the we cherish are forever set apart from the ‘‘Specialist Micheal E. Phillips youngest naval aviator at the time in the machinations of man. In those Post Office’’, on which the yeas and the United States Navy, and later as a words, we became a Nation of laws, of nays were ordered. Member of Congress representing the discourse, and of reason. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Seventh Congressional District of It is fitting that we are choosing to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Texas. After leaving Congress, Presi- name a courthouse in their honor question is on the motion offered by dent Bush served in many prominent today because it is fidelity to the law, the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. public service positions, including am- above all else, that secures the bless- LANKFORD) that the House suspend the bassador to the United Nations, Chief ings of liberty these men worked so rules and pass the bill.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:41 May 03, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K02MY7.011 H02MYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2924 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 2, 2011 The vote was taken by electronic de- Paul Roybal-Allard Terry to finding and eliminating this mon- vice, and there were—yeas 399, nays 0, Paulsen Royce Thompson (CA) ster from the Earth. Payne Runyan Thompson (MS) not voting 33, as follows: Pearce Ruppersberger Thompson (PA) This news brings some comfort to the Pelosi Ryan (OH) [Roll No. 278] Thornberry families of the thousands of people who Pence Ryan (WI) Tiberi died in the attacks on September 11 Perlmutter Sa´ nchez, Linda YEAS—399 Tierney and those who have died in the war on Peters T. Tipton Ackerman Deutch Johnson (OH) Peterson Sanchez, Loretta Tonko terror. Adams Diaz-Balart Johnson, E. B. Petri Sarbanes Tsongas Bin Laden’s death is a decisive vic- Akin Dicks Jones Pingree (ME) Scalise Altmire Dingell Jordan Turner tory for America. While this momen- Pitts Schakowsky Upton Amash Doggett Kaptur Platts Schiff tous event brings us a sense of satisfac- Andrews Dold Keating Van Hollen Poe (TX) Schilling ´ tion, we must remember that there are Austria Donnelly (IN) Kelly Velazquez Polis Schmidt Visclosky more evildoers in the world who want Baca Doyle Kildee Pompeo Schock Walberg Bachmann Dreier Kind Posey Schrader to continue a crusade of hate and mur- Walden Bachus Duffy King (IA) Price (GA) Schwartz der. Walsh (IL) Baldwin Duncan (SC) Kingston Price (NC) Schweikert Walz (MN) Those people have heard our message Barletta Duncan (TN) Kinzinger (IL) Quayle Scott (SC) Wasserman loud and clear today: If you attack Barrow Edwards Kissell Quigley Scott (VA) Schultz Bartlett Ellison Kline Rahall Scott, Austin America, justice will be done, because Barton (TX) Ellmers Kucinich Rangel Scott, David Waters justice is what we do in the U.S.A. Watt Bass (CA) Engel Labrador Reed Sensenbrenner And that’s just the way it is. Bass (NH) Eshoo Lamborn Rehberg Serrano Waxman Becerra Farenthold Lance Reichert Sessions Webster f Benishek Farr Landry Renacci Sherman Weiner Berg Fattah Langevin Reyes Shimkus Welch MOVING ON TO A MORE PEACEFUL Berkley Filner Lankford Ribble Shuster West WORLD Berman Fincher Larsen (WA) Richardson Simpson Westmoreland Biggert Fitzpatrick Larson (CT) Richmond Sires Whitfield (Mr. GARAMENDI asked and was Bilirakis Flake Latham Rigell Slaughter Wilson (FL) given permission to address the House Bishop (GA) Fleischmann LaTourette Rivera Smith (NE) Wilson (SC) for 1 minute.) Bishop (NY) Fleming Latta Rogers (AL) Smith (TX) Wittman Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise Bishop (UT) Flores Lee (CA) Rogers (KY) Smith (WA) Wolf Black Forbes Levin Rogers (MI) Southerland Womack today to congratulate the United Blackburn Fortenberry Lewis (CA) Rokita Speier Woodall States military for carrying out an ex- Blumenauer Foxx Lewis (GA) Rooney Stark Woolsey traordinarily difficult and extraor- Bonner Frank (MA) LoBiondo Ros-Lehtinen Stearns Wu dinarily important task. Osama bin Bono Mack Franks (AZ) Loebsack Roskam Stivers Yarmuth Boustany Frelinghuysen Lofgren, Zoe Ross (AR) Stutzman Yoder Laden is no more, and we thank them Brady (TX) Fudge Long Ross (FL) Sullivan Young (FL) for their duration of this long and very Braley (IA) Gallegly Lowey Rothman (NJ) Sutton Young (IN) Brooks Garamendi Lucas necessary task; and for President Brown (FL) Gardner Luetkemeyer NOT VOTING—33 Obama, he said he would get it done ´ Buchanan Garrett Lujan Aderholt Emerson Marchant and he did. President Bush worked at Bucshon Gerlach Lummis Alexander Giffords Nadler this long and hard. And for all that Buerkle Gibbs Lungren, Daniel Bilbray Griffin (AR) Roby have been involved in this very impor- Burgess Gibson E. Boren Grijalva Roe (TN) Burton (IN) Gingrey (GA) Lynch Boswell Gutierrez Rohrabacher tant task of ridding this world of the Calvert Gohmert Mack Brady (PA) Heller Rush world’s most notorious and dangerous Camp Gonzalez Manzullo Broun (GA) Higgins Sewell Campbell Goodlatte Marino terrorist, I congratulate them, and I Butterfield Johnson, Sam Shuler think all America does, also. Canseco Gosar Markey Cardoza King (NY) Smith (NJ) Cantor Gowdy Matheson Carter Lipinski Towns We need to continue to focus like a Capito Granger Matsui Costello Maloney Young (AK) laser on al Qaeda wherever they may Capps Graves (GA) McCarthy (CA) Capuano Graves (MO) McCarthy (NY) b 1853 be across this world. This is our task, Carnahan Green, Al McCaul and we will not relent until we have fi- Carney Green, Gene McClintock Mrs. LOWEY changed her vote from nally succeeded in putting al Qaeda Carson (IN) Griffith (VA) McCollum ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Cassidy Grimm McCotter aside and moving on to a more peaceful Castor (FL) Guinta McDermott So (two-thirds being in the affirma- world. tive) the rules were suspended and the Chabot Guthrie McGovern f Chaffetz Hall McHenry bill was passed. Chandler Hanabusa McIntyre The result of the vote was announced RECOGNITION OF THE Chu Hanna McKeon COUDERSPORT MOON TREE Cicilline Harper McKinley as above recorded. Clarke (MI) Harris McMorris A motion to reconsider was laid on (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Clarke (NY) Hartzler Rodgers the table. asked and was given permission to ad- Clay Hastings (FL) McNerney Cleaver Hastings (WA) Meehan Stated for: dress the House for 1 minute.) Clyburn Hayworth Meeks Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Coble Heck Mica avoidably absent for votes in the House Mr. Speaker, Apollo 14 launched on Coffman (CO) Heinrich Michaud Chamber today. Had I been present, I would Cohen Hensarling Miller (FL) January 31, 1971, on its third trip to the Cole Herger Miller (MI) have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 278. Moon. Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, and Conaway Herrera Beutler Miller (NC) f Edgar Mitchell composed the Apollo’s Connolly (VA) Himes Miller, Gary eighth manned mission to the lunar Conyers Hinchey Miller, George OSAMA BIN LADEN MEETS HIS Cooper Hinojosa Moore surface. Costa Hirono Moran MAKER Also on board were seeds from sev- Courtney Holden Mulvaney (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was eral common varieties of trees, part of Cravaack Holt Murphy (CT) Crawford Honda Murphy (PA) given permission to address the House a joint project with NASA and the U.S. Crenshaw Hoyer Myrick for 1 minute.) Forest Service, known as the ‘‘Moon Critz Huelskamp Napolitano Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the trees,’’ to see whether spaceflight af- Crowley Huizenga (MI) Neal long arm of American justice has found fected seeds’ ability to sprout. The re- Cuellar Hultgren Neugebauer Culberson Hunter Noem the pawn of Satan. The father of al sulting seedlings were planted through- Cummings Hurt Nugent Qaeda, the leader of terrorists, has met out the United States as a tribute to Davis (CA) Inslee Nunes his maker, and May 1, 2011, was judg- the Apollo program. Davis (IL) Israel Nunnelee Davis (KY) Issa Olson ment day. Osama bin Laden was the One of the surviving trees is in Penn- DeFazio Jackson (IL) Olver emblem of all the evil and hatred that sylvania’s Fifth District, in DeGette Jackson Lee Owens exists in this world. The men and Coudersport, Potter County. The DeLauro (TX) Palazzo women of our military and intelligence Coudersport Moon tree, a sycamore, is Denham Jenkins Pallone Dent Johnson (GA) Pascrell community are to be commended for among dozens reported as missing by DesJarlais Johnson (IL) Pastor (AZ) their persistent, relentless dedication NASA, until a local resident became

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Left unchecked, the explosive Coudersport Area Lions Club have laid down their lives in defending our growth of these programs, especially agreed to partner with the local gov- freedom, these individuals made the ul- Medicare, threatens not only the abil- ernment for a dedication ceremony timate sacrifice to ensure that we ity of government to keep its promises that will bring long-overdue attention enjoy the precious blessings of liberty. to the beneficiaries but also the sol- to our Moon tree. While there is nothing that can replace vency of the Federal Government and We collectively should recognize the the lives that have been lost, I hope the health of the U.S. economy. importance of NASA’s Apollo program, that their loved ones can take some Our Republican plan addresses this and I want to thank my constituents in solace in the fact that the man respon- unsustainable growth while ensuring Coudersport for working to ensure the sible for September 11 has been brought that our current seniors, those 55 and Moon trees continue to serve as a liv- to justice. Yesterday should send a older, are still taken care of. Our Re- ing monument to our Nation’s first clear message to those that engage in publican plan attacks the growth. And visit to the Moon. terrorist activities that we will find when we hear the political fodder, I f you and you will pay for your crimes. ask, Where is your plan to address We are America, a Nation built by and Medicare and reduce our debt? The b 1900 defended by heroes, and we will prevail time for leadership on this issue is JUSTICE BROUGHT TO OSAMA BIN in the war on terror. now, not in 5 to 10 years when Medicare LADEN f is almost bankrupt. Let us seize this moment and do what is necessary to (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given ENDING OUR MILITARY PRESENCE preserve this vital program and save permission to address the House for 1 IN THE MIDDLE EAST America from our looming debt crisis. minute.) (Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given f Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise permission to address the House for 1 today as we, as a Nation, commemo- minute and to revise and extend her re- ELIMINATING OSAMA BIN LADEN rate this historic day that Osama bin marks.) (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given Laden was brought to justice or, more Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, my first permission to address the House for 1 appropriately, justice was brought to thought when watching the news last minute and to revise and extend his re- him. I want to take this occasion to night was about the people who have a marks.) congratulate President Obama and his hole in their hearts and in their homes Mr. PAYNE. Let me begin by com- team, CIA Director Leon Panetta and because of the senseless brutal violence mending our Commander in Chief, the members of the CIA and our intel- perpetrated by Osama bin Laden. There President Barack Obama, and his team ligence community as well as our Na- was 9/11, of course, but also the 1993 of experts who debated and discussed tion’s military who have worked dili- World Trade Center bombing, the em- the exercise that eliminated Osama bin gently and tirelessly over the last bassy bombings in east Africa, and the Laden. On an issue like this, there are nearly 10 years to hunt down and elimi- attack on the USS Cole. Osama bin many different points of view, and it nate Osama bin Laden. I know that Laden is responsible for so much evil, takes a person who has the ability to countless man hours and millions of and I hope that the families of his vic- evaluate to take charge. And he made dollars—an incredible effort was put tims can now find some measure of a decision. together to make sure that Osama bin peace and closure. We certainly would like to commend Laden and al Qaeda were held account- Bin Laden is dead, but the terrorism the Navy SEALs who did another ex- able for the horrific attacks on the threat that he represents remains alive traordinary job, just as they did in So- United States of America on 9/11. and well. The network he created con- malia when I was there. I was in Soma- Let me say that my heart and my tinues to thrive. And I believe, Mr. lia the day after the Navy SEALs thoughts and prayers are with the vic- Speaker, that al Qaeda will remain eliminated the pirates who had hi- tims and their families of that horrific strong as long as we continue our pol- jacked a ship. And I was at a press con- day on 9/11. We hope that this, in some icy of aggressive militarism in the ference in Mogadishu where I said that way, brings closure to them, as we Middle East. I would like to see what when you tread on Americans, this is hope also that it now closes a painful happened on Sunday be the beginning the result. In the middle of Mogadishu chapter in U.S. history with the elimi- of bringing our troops home and re- as I left, as you may recall, my plane nation of Osama bin Laden. I thank, moving the very need for military ac- was fired on by persons who are related again, all of those that had a hand in tion in the Middle East. to al Qaeda. this, particularly the members of our f Well, let me once again comment military and intelligence community that New Jersey, who lost so many peo- MEDICARE REFORM AND THE who worked so hard and carried out ple in 9/11 going to the World Trade DEBT this mission flawlessly. Center where many of them work, we f (Mrs. BLACK asked and was given hope that they will have some peace. permission to address the House for 1 f WE WILL PREVAIL IN THE WAR minute.) ON TERROR Mrs. BLACK. Last week I held three NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS (Mr. DESJARLAIS asked and was town hall meetings back in my commu- MONTH AND WELLNESS CAUCUS given permission to address the House nity, throughout my district; and the (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given for 1 minute.) number one topic was the staggering permission to address the House for 1 Mr. DESJARLAIS. Like all Ameri- national debt. People in my district are minute and to revise and extend his re- cans, I was relieved to hear the news angry at Washington that they have al- marks.) that the world’s most notorious ter- lowed the debt to balloon so far out of Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I want rorist would no longer be able to pose control. Many understand that big to take a moment to recognize the a threat to those who seek peace and changes have to be made to reduce month of May as National Physical freedom. We owe a great deal of grati- spending and to address our debt. And Fitness and Sports Month. Since 1983, tude to our brave men and women serv- while the problem includes billions various individuals and organizations ing in uniform, as well as our intel- that have been spent to grow agencies have focused on May as a time to pro- ligence officers, for successfully bring- and bloat programs over the years, the mote awareness of the value of phys- ing down Osama bin Laden and scoring big problem is the auto-pilot programs. ical activity and the pursuit of happier, a major victory in the fight against Medicare spending is growing at an healthier, and more productive lives. terrorism. These individuals truly de- unsustainable rate of 7.2 percent every Chronic diseases, including preventible serve our Nation’s deepest appreciation year; and unless we start now, Medi- illnesses like heart disease and stroke,

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The great majority of this administration as well as the Bush In November of 2003, 57 people killed these conditions are linked to risky administration for being dedicated to and 700 injured by four truck bombs in health behavior such as obesity and bringing this man to justice for the Istanbul, Turkey. lack of exercise. things that he has done not only to the In February 2004, 116 people killed in Congress should be drawing attention United States but to the entire world. the bombing and subsequent sinking of to the benefits of a healthy lifestyle I would like to start off this Special the ferry SuperFerry 14 in the Phil- and the good work being done by many Order by giving a little bit of history of ippines. employers to encourage healthy behav- Osama bin Laden and what he has In March 2004, 191 people were killed iors through workplace wellness pro- done. In 1990, he started criticizing the and 2,000 wounded in a bombing of the grams. Saudi regime for allowing the Ameri- Madrid commuter train system. Mr. Speaker, that’s why I am cans to establish a base of operations In May of 2004, 22 people killed and 25 partnering with my colleague, RON there. In 1991, he was expelled from injured in attacks on two oil industry KIND from Wisconsin, to create a Con- Saudi Arabia and disenfranchised or installations, the Arab Petroleum In- gressional Wellness Caucus that I en- disowned by his family. He imme- vestments Corporation building and courage my colleagues to join. diately went out and started working the Petroleum Centre near Al-Khobar, to establish al Qaeda, to establish a f Saudi Arabia. terrorist network that would kill peo- In July 2005, 56 killed and 700 injured THE END OF OSAMA BIN LADEN’S ple who didn’t agree with his views and in an attack on the London transpor- REIGN OF TERROR to terrorize the world until they start- tation sector. Three bombs were deto- (Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas asked ed acceding to his wishes. nated on the London Underground and and was given permission to address Let me just read a few of these one on a double decker bus. the House for 1 minute.) things, and these are widely attributed In July 2005, 88 killed and 200 injured Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. to al Qaeda, or al Qaeda-inspired in a series of bomb blasts in the Egyp- Speaker, for those of us who were here groups, which was headed by Osama tian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, lo- on 9/11 in this humble place and saw bin Laden. cated on the southern tip of the Sinai In December of 1992, there was a the building smoke, we know what Peninsula. bomb attack that killed two people at today and the last 24 hours have In November 2005, 60 were killed and Gold Mihor Hotel in Aden, Yemen. One meant. Thank you to the Navy SEALs hundreds wounded in a suicide bomber hundred U.S. military personnel were for their bravery, for their strategic ge- attack on three hotels in Amman, Jor- stationed in the hotel awaiting deploy- nius, for providing a safety net to bring dan. ment into Somalia for Operation Re- them all out, to make sure that the In July 2006, 209 killed and 700 injured store Hope. women and children were protected. in a series of seven bomb blasts on the In February of 1993, a 500-kilogram Suburban Railway in Mumbai (Bom- Thank you to President Clinton, bomb was detonated beneath the World President Bush, President Obama, the bay) India. Trade Center—we all remember that— In April 2007, 33 people killed in twin continuing chain of those who experi- in New York City. Six were killed and enced terrorism who worked together. bombings in Algiers, Algeria. 1,000 were injured. In June of 2008, six people killed and Thank you, President Obama. And, In March of 1993, 250 people were again, to the families of the victims, no several injured in a car bomb attack killed and 700 injured in a series of 13 against the Danish Embassy in Paki- one knows the story, those who were bomb explosions that took place in victims whose family members died at stan. Al Qaeda issued a statement after Bombay, India. the bombings claiming that the attack the USS Cole or in Africa or on 9/11 or In October of 1993, 18 U.S. servicemen in 1993. was a response to the 2005 publication were killed in the Black Hawk Down of the Mohammed cartoons. So I ask us not to move forward in incident in Somalia. Al Qaeda claimed this country as Democrats or Repub- In December 2009, an attempted responsibility for arming the Somali bombing of Northwest Airlines Flight licans but as Americans, not as con- factions who battled and killed those servative radio talk show listeners who 253 to Detroit by Umar Farouk U.S. forces. Abdulmutallab. seemingly cannot find a glistening of In November of 1995, five Americans In May 2010, an attempted car bomb hope. But come together as Americans. were killed in the bombing of the U.S. in Times Square, New York. Faisal Osama bin Laden is dead, and we have military advisory facility in Riyadh, Shahzad, a 30-year-old Pakistan-born the opportunity to thank the Navy Saudi Arabia. resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut, SEALs and the United States military. In June of 1996, 19 U.S. airmen were admitted attempting the car bombing And we have the ability to move for- killed in the bombing of Khobar Tow- and said he had trained at a Pakistani ward as Americans, to move forward ers near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. for peace and democracy and to be able In November of 1997, 62 people were terrorist training camp. to thank those who have laid down killed by gunmen in the massacre at In October 2010, an attempted bomb- their lives, who sacrifice so that our Luxor in Egypt. ing of a U.S.-bound cargo plane. Two flag can fly and justice can prevail in In August of 1998, 223 people were packages, each containing a bomb con- our Nation and around the world. killed when the U.S. Embassies in sisting of 300 to 400 grams of plastic ex- plosives and a detonating mechanism, f Kenya and Tanzania were attacked. In October of 2000, 17 U.S. sailors were found on separate cargo planes. Al b 1910 aboard the USS Cole were killed in a Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula took ship-borne suicide bombing while the responsibility for that plot. THE KILLING OF OSAMA BIN April 28, 2011, 16 killed in a bomb at- LADEN Cole was docked in Aden, Yemen. On September 11, 2001, 2,974 Ameri- tack on a market in Marrakesh, Mo- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. TIP- cans and others were killed when hi- rocco. TON). Under the Speaker’s announced jacked planes are flown into the World April 29, 2011, an attempted attack in policy of January 5, 2011, the gen- Trade Center and the Pentagon. I don’t Germany. Police arrested three alleged tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is think America will ever forget that members of al Qaeda who had been recognized for 60 minutes as the des- day. planning attacks in the country. ignee of the majority leader. In December of 2001, attempted This is the legacy that Osama bin Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Thank you, bombing of an American Airlines flight Laden leaves behind: blood, murder, Mr. Speaker. from Paris to Boston by al Qaeda oper- maiming, all across the world because This is a momentous occasion. The ative Richard Reid, a/k/a the Shoe- he had radical views that he did not be- headlines all across the country say Bomber. lieve the rest of the world should not the same thing: Osama bin Laden has In October of 2002, 200 people killed encompass and enjoy. This is a terrible been killed and justice has been done. I and 240 injured in a series of bombings tragedy, a terrible thing that occurred

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The fact that Team 6 is front page league—that I think should be sent those who have died to secure our free- news today is a measure of how impor- around the world is this message: No dom because they deserve our utmost tant the publicity about bin Laden’s matter where you go, no matter where respect, and we should only be so killing is to the U.S., because normally you hide, if you’re a terrorist who at- grateful. you don’t hear about these guys. tacks the free world, we will come and I congratulate the men and the The President gave the order on Fri- get you. The allied countries who fight women of our military and intelligence day morning for the operation to pur- terrorism, including the United States, communities who have devoted their sue bin Laden. The strike began early will not rest until you’re brought to lives to this mission. For this, our sol- Sunday morning, at the Ghazi Air Base justice. It took us 10 years to get diers have America’s boundless grati- in Pakistan, the MH–60 helicopters Osama bin Laden, but we got him. I tude. made their way to Osama bin Laden’s want to thank once again President I also want to commend and con- tightly guarded compound, which is 70 Bush for taking the initiative origi- gratulate President Obama and Presi- miles from the center of Islamabad. nally and President Obama for signing dent Bush for their determination and The helicopter carrying the team of the attack message just a couple of their willingness to continue the fight, SEALs malfunctioned. Can you imag- days ago to make sure we brought him to pursue Osama bin Laden, who has ine that? They’re over their target and to justice. been the eluding terrorist, the face of the helicopter stops working. As it With that, I would like to yield to terrorism around this world. And hovered outside the high walls, the my colleague from Indiana’s Third Dis- today, freedom has been victorious. pilot gently landed inside the walls of trict for whatever time he may con- I am honored to represent the people the 3-story condo, but he couldn’t get sume. of Indiana’s Third District and am the helicopter going again. Mr. STUTZMAN. I thank my col- proud of Indiana’s 14,700 members of And yet the assault team dis- league, Congressman BURTON, for his the Indiana Army and Air National embarked to raid the massive, walled comments. Guard. It is the dedication of these compound, prepared to take bin Laden What a momentous day, as he said, men and women and their families who dead or alive, even though they knew that we can all take courage and to have brought the leader of al Qaeda to there was a chance they wouldn’t have look to the future, but as well as cele- justice and will continue to bring jus- a ride back. Their lives were at risk, brate the ending of a chapter that has tice to those who seek to destroy free- and yet they went ahead and carried caused so much pain and so much fear dom and destroy America. out their mission. in the lives of many Americans. As Winston Churchill once said: We Bin Laden was discovered using Three weeks after my wife and I had sleep safe in our beds because rough women as human shields as American our first born child, our American men stand ready in the night to visit forces fired at him. One of the women homeland was attacked by terrorists violence on those who would do us was his wife. Bin Laden was shot in the on September 11, 2001. As I held my harm. face by the SEALs during a firefight baby boy, I knew that I had to do some- So, Mr. Speaker, today is one of after resisting capture. Three other thing, and ensuring the future security those days that I didn’t know that I males were killed along with bin of my two sons is the reason I ran for would ever see, but stand here knowing Laden. One of them was his adult son. the U.S. Congress. that we have been victorious, but also With the team still in the compound, The terrorist attacks on 9/11 tested know that the fight in front of us is not the commander on the ground told a our security, our defense, and our for- over with; that we will continue to be remote commander that they had titude in protecting our country, but vigilant; that we will support our found bin Laden. The Special Forces we have not stood idly by. For nearly troops, our men and our women, our blew up the malfunctioned chopper, 10 years now, our American soldiers Commander-in-Chief in this fight on helicopter, then escaped in a reinforce- have given their lives every day in Op- terrorism. ment close to 4:15 p.m., just 40 minutes eration New Dawn, Operation Enduring Mr. BURTON of Indiana. I thank my after they landed. Freedom, and now Operation Odyssey good friend, Congressman STUTZMAN, The West Wing staff worked most of Dawn to protect our Nation and to se- for his remarks, and I really appreciate the day on the operation. President cure justice. Their service demands re- you taking your time to come down Obama joined senior national security spect and admiration. here tonight. officials in the Situation Room that b 1920 Congressman STUTZMAN talked a lit- afternoon as the firefight was mon- Last night, justice was served. bin tle bit about the military, and I really itored. Laden has been the leader and the sym- appreciate that because we have thou- Leon Panetta, one of our old col- bol of al Qaeda for more than 20 years, sands, hundreds of thousands of men leagues here, was in his conference continually plotting attacks against and women in the military defending room at the CIA headquarters, which the United States and its allies. our freedoms all around the world, in he had turned into a conference center The word ‘‘Qaeda’’ means foundation Afghanistan and in Iraq, and we have to give him constant contact with the or base. Osama bin Laden was the head them in Germany and we have them in tactical leaders of the strike team. And of this foundation, the face of ter- Korea. We have them in bases all I want to compliment Leon as well. I rorism around the world, a foundation around the world making sure that the hope he’s paying attention to this. upon which its members expected to freedoms we enjoy today and tonight Less than 12 hours after the raid, bin erect a vigorous, widespread network will be there tomorrow for us and our Laden’s body was taken to the aircraft spreading terror around the world. kids and our grandkids. carrier, USS Carl Vinson, and he was Well, folks, we have beheaded their But tonight I’d like to read a little buried in the North Arabian Sea over- foundation. We have beheaded al bit of an article that was written just night. A DNA match from the remains Qaeda. And should they continue, we yesterday by a fellow named Marc confirmed that bin Laden was dead at will be glad to bring justice and help Ambinder with the National Journal. age 54. them join their leader once again if And I think it’s really well done, and it And of course President Obama made they so choose. points out all the hard work that went the official announcement of his death We must continue to fight. Our third into going after Osama bin Laden. from the East Room of the White President, Thomas Jefferson, said this: The team that killed Osama bin House at 11:35 p.m., and he said what ‘‘Eternal vigilance is the price of free- Laden were members of the counterter- all of us really agree with: ‘‘Justice has dom.’’ rorism unit for the Navy, known as the been done.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:41 May 03, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K02MY7.021 H02MYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2928 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 2, 2011 But we still have a lot of those guys when something goes bad (a British aid ‘‘In an interview at CIA headquarters out there that we have to watch out worker is accidentally killed) or when 2 weeks ago, a senior intelligence offi- for; and the message needs to be sent something really big happens (a mer- cial said the two proud groups of Amer- again and again today and in the days chant marine captain is rescued at ican secret warriors had been to come that anybody that takes up sea), and even then, the military re- ‘deconflicted and basically inte- the mantle of leadership like Osama mains especially sensitive about their grated’—finally—10 years after 9/11. In- bin Laden, we’re going to go after existence. Several dozen JSOC deed, according to accounts given to them. And we have the elite military operatives have died in Pakistan over journalists by five senior administra- people, the Special Forces, the people the past several years.’’ tion officials Sunday night, the CIA in the Air Force, the Marines, and the These are heroic people that go in gathered the intelligence that led to Navy SEALs, that will get the job and risk their lives on a daily basis on bin Laden’s location. A memo from CIA done. They know how to do it, and they special operations to kill and destroy Director Leon Panetta sent Sunday are willing to risk their lives to get it the enemy before they get to us. night provides some hints of how the done. ‘‘Their names are released by the De- information was collected and ana- Mr. Speaker, I would now like to go fense Department in the usual manner, lyzed. In it, he thanked the National through a minute-by-minute descrip- but with a cover story—generally, they Security Agency and the National tion of what happened. And once again, were killed in training accidents in Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for it’s an article that was written on na- eastern Afghanistan. That’s the code.’’ their help. NSA figured out, somehow, tional security by the secret team that So they don’t get the glory that is that there was no telephone or Internet killed bin Laden. It was an article writ- due them because they know that they service in the compound. How it did ten for the National Journal by Marc have gone into a secret mission that this without Pakistan’s knowledge is a Ambinder, and it’s very well done. I’d cannot be exposed, and they risk their secret. The NGIA makes the military’s like to go through this with my col- lives defending this country. And many maps but also develops their pattern leagues because it tells almost every- of them will never be known, but they recognition software—no doubt used to thing that took place during this oper- fought and died to save us all. help establish, by February of this ation. ‘‘How did the helicopters elude the year, that the CIA could say ‘with high ‘‘The two sides of the Joint Special Pakistani air defense network? Did probability’ that bin Laden and his Operations Command Challenge Coin, they spoof transponder codes? Were family were living there. which was given out by the JSOC Com- they painted and tricked out with ‘‘Recently, JSOC built a new Tar- mander, Vice Admiral William Pakistan Air Force equipment? If so— geting and Analysis Center in Rosslyn, McRaven. and we may never know—two other Virginia. Where the National Counter- ‘‘From Ghazi Air Base in Pakistan, JSOC units, the Technical Application terrorism Center tends to focus on the modified MH–60 helicopters made Programs Office and the Aviation threats to the homeland, TAAC, whose their way to the garrison suburb of Technology Evaluation Group, were re- existence was first disclosed by the As- Abbottabad, about 70 miles from the sponsible. These truly are the silent sociated Press, focuses outward, on ac- center of Islamabad.’’ squirrels, never getting public credit tive ‘kinetic’—or lethal—counterter- and not caring one whit. Since 9/11, the b 1930 rorism missions abroad. JSOC units and their task forces have ‘‘That the Center could be stood up ‘‘Aboard were Navy SEALs, flown become the U.S. government’s most ef- under the nose of some of the Nation’s across the border from Afghanistan, fective and lethal weapon against ter- most senior intelligence officials with- along with tactical signals, intel- rorists and their networks, drawing out their full knowledge testifies to the ligence collectors, and navigators plenty of unwanted, and occasionally power and reach of JSOC, whose size using highly classified hyperspectral unflattering, attention to themselves has tripled since 9/11. The command imagers. in the process.’’ now includes more than 4,000 soldiers ‘‘After bursts of fire of over 40 min- When things don’t go exactly right, and civilians. It has its own intel- utes, 22 people were killed or captured. they get criticized, even though they ligence division, which may or may not One of the dead was Osama bin Laden, are going in and risking their lives have been involved in last night’s ef- done in by a double tap—boom, boom— without being glorified or being well- fort, and has gobbled up a number of to the left side of his face. His body was known. And yet, when something goes free-floating Defense Department enti- aboard the choppers that made the trip wrong, they are criticized, but they ties that allowed it to rapidly acquire, back. One had experienced mechanical rarely get the credit that’s due them. test, and field new technologies. failure and was destroyed by U.S. ‘‘JSOC costs the country more than ‘‘Under a variety of standing orders, forces, military and White House offi- $1 billion annually. The command has JSOC is involved in more than 50 cur- cials tell National Journal. its critics, but it has escaped signifi- rent operations spanning a dozen coun- ‘‘Were it not for this high-value tar- cant congressional scrutiny and has op- tries, and its units, supported by so- get, it might have been a routine mis- erated largely with impunity since 9/11. called ‘white’ or acknowledged, special sion for the specially trained and high- Some of its interrogators and operators operations entities like Rangers, Spe- ly mythologized SEAL Team Six, offi- were involved in torture and ren- cial Forces battalions, SEAL teams, cially called the Naval Special Warfare dition’’—and I don’t believe that’s the and Air Force special ops units from Development Group, but known even to case. I would take issue with this part the larger Special Operations Com- the locals at their home base Dam of the article, because I never did think mand, are responsible for most of the Neck in Virginia as just DevGru. waterboarding was torture. I think it ‘kinetic’ actions in Afghanistan. ‘‘This HVT was special, and the raids was a system that was used to get in- ‘‘Pentagon officials are conscious of required practice, so they replicated formation that would save us from ter- the enormous stress that 10 years of the 1-acre compound. Trial runs were rorists, and that waterboarding may war have placed on the command. held in early April. very well have led to the information JSOC resources are heavily taxed by ‘‘DevGru belongs to the Joint Special that got Osama bin Laden a couple of the operational tempo in Afghanistan Operations Command, an extraordinary days ago—‘‘and the line between its in- and Pakistan, officials have said. The and unusual collection of classified telligence-gathering activities and the current commander, Vice Admiral Wil- standing task forces and special mis- CIA’s has been blurred. liam McRaven, and Major General Jo- sions units. They report to the Presi- ‘‘But Sunday’s operation provides seph Votel, McRaven’s nominated re- dent and operate worldwide based on strong evidence that the CIA and JSOC placement, have been pushing to add the legal (or extra-legal) premises of work well together. Sometimes intel- people and intelligence, surveillance, classified Presidential directives. ligence needs to be developed rapidly, and reconnaissance technology to areas Though the general public knows about to get inside the enemy’s operational outside the war theater where al Qaeda the special SEALs and their brothers loop. And sometimes it needs to be cul- and its affiliates continue to thrive. in Delta Force, most JSOC missions tivated, grown as if it were a delicate ‘‘Earlier this year, it seemed that the never leak. We only hear about JSOC bacteria in a petri dish. elite units would face the same budget

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CHANGES, AND PROVIDING FOR Votel wants to add several squadrons ‘‘These technicians could ‘exploit and CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1214, RE- to the ‘Tier One’ units—Delta and the analyze’ data obtained from the battle- PEALING MANDATORY FUNDING SEALs.’’ And, boy, he will have my field instantly, using their access to FOR SCHOOL HEALTH CENTER vote for that. the government’s various biometric, fa- CONSTRUCTION ‘‘When General Stanley McChrystal cial-recognition, and voice-print data- Mr. REED (during the Special Order became JSOC’s commanding general in bases. These cells also used highly ad- of Mr. BURTON of Indiana), from the 2004, he and his intelligence chief, vanced surveillance technology and Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- Major General Michael Flynn, set computer-based pattern analysis to ileged report (Rept. No. 112–70) on the about transforming the way the subor- layer predictive models of insurgent resolution (H. Res. 236) providing for dinate units analyze and act on intel- behavior into real-time observations. consideration of the bill (H.R. 1213) to ligence. Insurgents in Iraq were ex- ‘‘The military has begun to incor- repeal mandatory funding provided to ploiting the slow decision loop that co- porate these techniques across the States in the Patient Protection and alition commanders used, and en- services. And Flynn will soon be pro- Affordable Care Act to establish Amer- hanced interrogation techniques were moted to a job within the Office of the ican Health Benefit Exchanges, and frowned upon after the Abu Ghraib Director of National Intelligence, providing for consideration of the bill scandal. But the hunger for actionable where he will be tasked with trans- (H.R. 1214) to repeal mandatory funding tactical intelligence on insurgents was forming the way intelligence is gath- for school-based health center con- palpable.’’ ered, analyzed, and utilized.’’ struction, which was referred to the I want to add one more time, and this That article tells just about every- House Calendar and ordered to be was not in the article, but I really be- thing about how this all came about printed. lieve when we are talking about deal- and how it was carried out. But the one ing with terrorists and getting infor- f thing that isn’t really hit hard enough, mation that will stop terrorists from in my opinion, is the men and women REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- attacking us in the United States or in the military who do the job for us VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF elsewhere in the world, we ought to use every single day. Sometimes we fight H.R. 3, NO TAXPAYER FUNDING whatever techniques that we possibly about spending in this body. We fight FOR ABORTION ACT can to get that information. And I’m about who gets the money. But the one not talking about torture. Some of the Mr. REED (during the Special Order thing we should never fight about is newspaper people and news people that of Mr. BURTON of Indiana), from the the money that goes to our Armed we see on television have actually ex- Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- Forces, our men and women who do perienced waterboarding on television ileged report (Rept. No. 112–71) on the risk their lives every single day. to show how it works, and it was not resolution (H. Res. 237) providing for torture and it is not torture, and we My hat goes off to those who were in consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to pro- ought to use those techniques to make the command that got Osama bin hibit taxpayer funded abortions and to sure we protect our homeland and our Laden, and the people, the Navy SEALs provide for conscience protections, and people here and abroad. that got the job done, even though for other purposes, which was referred ‘‘The way JSOC solved this problem their helicopter failed to work. They to the House Calendar and ordered to remains a carefully guarded secret, but went in, 40 of them, and risked their be printed. people familiar with the unit suggest lives, knowing that they might not f that McChrystal and Flynn introduced come out. They got Osama bin Laden, ADJOURNMENT hardened commandos to basic criminal they got 22 others, they got his body forensic techniques and then used high- out of there, and they got back to free- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- ly advanced and still-classified tech- dom without any casualties. er, I move that the House do now ad- nology to transform bits of informa- So my hat goes off to you, Navy journ. tion into actionable intelligence.’’ SEALs, and to all of those in the mili- The motion was agreed to; accord- tary who risk their lives every single ingly (at 7 o’clock and 42 minutes b 1940 day protecting and preserving our free- p.m.), under its previous order, the ‘‘One way they did this was to create doms. And for those Special Ops guys House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- forward-deployed fusion cells, where in all the branches of the service, well day, May 3, 2011, at 10 a.m. for morn- JSOC units were paired withh intel- done. ing-hour debate. EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Speaker-Authorized Official Travel during the first quarter of 2011 pursuant to Public Law 95–384 are as follows: REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO ITALY AND AFGHANISTAN, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 18 AND MAR. 23, 2011

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,257.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,257.00 Hon. Rosa DeLauro ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 Hon. John Mica ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,257.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,257.00 Hon. Leonard Boswell ...... 3 /18 3 /19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 Hon. William Pascrell ...... 3 /18 3 /19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 Wilson Livingood ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 Dr. Brian Monahan ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 John Lawrence ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 Jim Coon ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 Bridget Fallon ...... 3/18 3/23 Italy ...... 3,790.93 ...... (3) ...... 3,790.93 Kate Knudson ...... 3/18 3/23 Italy ...... 3,790.93 ...... (3) ...... 3,790.93

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Nadeam Elshami ...... 3/18 3/23 Italy ...... 3,790.93 ...... (3) ...... 3,790.93 Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. Rosa DeLauro ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. John Mica ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. Leonard Boswell ...... 3 /19 3 /20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. William Pascrell ...... 3 /19 3 /20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Wilson Livingood ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Dr. Brian Monahan ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... John Lawrence ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Jim Coon ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 1,860.28 ...... (3) ...... 1,860.28 Hon. Rosa DeLauro ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 1,565.83 ...... (3) ...... 1,565.83 Hon. John Mica ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 2,060.28 ...... (3) ...... 2,060.28 Hon. Leonard Boswell ...... 3 /20 3 /23 Italy ...... 1,851.94 ...... (3) ...... 1,851.94 Hon. William Pascrell ...... 3 /20 3 /23 Italy ...... 1,801.94 ...... (3) ...... 1,801.94 Wilson Livingood ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 1,521.94 ...... (3) ...... 1,521.94 Dr. Brian Monahan ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 1,719.94 ...... (3) ...... 1,719.94 John Lawrence ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 1,851.94 ...... (3) ...... 1,851.94 Jim Coon ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 2,051.94 ...... (3) ...... 2,051.94 Committee total ...... 38,913.44 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military airtransportation. HON. NANCY PELOSI, Apr. 20, 2011.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2011

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return.◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. JOHN L. MICA, Chairman, Apr. 21, 2011.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2011

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return.◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. JEFF MILLER, Chairman, Apr. 12, 2011.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2011

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return.◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h HON. DAVE CAMP, Chairman, Apr. 18, 2011.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, partment’s annual report for 2010 on the the Employee Retirement Income Security ETC. STARBASE Program, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Act of 1974 [TD 9517] (RIN: 1545-BC82) re- 2193b(g); to the Committee on Armed Serv- ceived March 31, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive ices. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education communications were taken from the 1308. A letter from the President and and the Workforce. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United 1310. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 1306. A letter from the Administrator, De- States, transmitting a report on trans- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the actions involving U.S. exports to Hong Kong mitting second quarterly report on Progress Department’s final rule — Kiwifruit Grown pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the Export-Im- Toward Promulgating Final Regulations for in California; Order Amending Marketing port Bank Act of 1945, as amended, pursuant the Menu and Vending Machine Labeling Order No. 920; Correction [Doc. No.: AO-FV- to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Provisions of the Patient Protection and Af- 08-0174; AMS-FV-08-0085; FV08-920-3 C] re- Financial Services. fordable Care Act of 2010; to the Committee ceived April 19, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1309. A letter from the Chief, Publications on Energy and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- and Regulations Branch, Joint Board for the 1311. A letter from the Deputy Director, culture. Enrollment of Actuaries, transmitting the Regulations Policy and Management Staff, 1307. A letter from the Under Secretary, Board’s final rule — Regulations Governing Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Defense, transmitting the De- the Performance of Actuarial Services Under transmitting the Department’s final rule —

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:41 May 03, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02MY7.002 H02MYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE May 2, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2931 Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted Committee on Oversight and Government San Diego, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0423] in Food for Human Consumption [Docket Reform. (RIN: 1625-AA87) received March 23, 2011, pur- No.: FDA-2010-F-0200] received March 22, 2011, 1322. A letter from the Chairman, Merit suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Systems Protection Board, transmitting the mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Board’s annual report for FY 2010 prepared in ture. 1312. A letter from the Director, Office of accordance with the Notification and Fed- 1332. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory eral Employee Antidiscrimination and Re- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s taliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act); to the ting the Department’s final rule — Safety final rule — List of Approved Spent Fuel Committee on Oversight and Government Zone; Columbia River, The Dalles Lock and Storage Casks: HI-STORM Flood/Wind Addi- Reform. Dam [Docket No.: USCG-2010-1109] (RIN: 1625- tion [NRC-2011-0007] (RIN: 3150-A190) received 1323. A letter from the Senior Vice Presi- AA00) received March 23, 2011, pursuant to 5 April 19, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. dent, Diversity and Labor Relations, Ten- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and nessee Valley Authority, transmitting the Transportation and Infrastructure. Commerce. Authority’s annual report for Fiscal Year 1333. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 1313. A communication from the President 2010 prepared in accordance with Section 203 Department of Homeland Security, transmit- of the United States, transmitting notifica- of the Notification and Federal Employee ting the Department’s final rule — Safety tion of the expansion of the scope of the na- Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of Zone; Potential Unexploded Ordinance, Pier tional emergency declared with respect to 2002 (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174; to 91, Seattle, WA [Docket No.: USCG-2010-1098] Syria declared in Executive Order 13338 of the Committee on Oversight and Govern- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 23, 2011, pur- May 11, 2004, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); ment Reform. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- (H. Doc. No. 112–17); to the Committee on 1324. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- ture. 1314. A communication from the President tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 1334. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, of the United States, transmitting notifica- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Department of Homeland Security, transmit- tion of an Executive Order that takes addi- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic ting the Department’s final rule — Security tional steps with respect to the national Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod Zones; Moored Cruise Ships, Port of San emergency by the government of North in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Man- Diego, California [Docket No.: USCG-2010- Korea declared by Executive Order 13466 of agement Area [Docket No.: 101126521-0640-02] 1129] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received March 23, June 26, 2008, and expanded in Executive (RIN: 0648-XA260) received March 28, 2011, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Order 13551 of August 30, 2010 that will ensure pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Committee on Transportation and Infra- implementation of the import restrictions mittee on Natural Resources. structure. contained in UNSCRs 1718 and 1874 and com- 1325. A letter from the Fiscal Assistant 1335. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, plement the import restrictions provided for Secretary, Department of the Treasury, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- in the Arms Export Control Act, pursuant to transmitting 2010 annual report on the man- ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 112–18); to the agement of debt collection activities by Fed- bridge Operation Regulation; Mississippi Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to eral agencies; to the Committee on the Judi- River, Iowa and Illinois [CGD08-06-001] (RIN: be printed. ciary. 1625-AA09) received March 23, 2011, pursuant 1315. A communication from the President 1326. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on of the United States, transmitting notifica- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Transportation and Infrastructure. tion that the national emergency with re- ting the Department’s final rule — Regu- 1336. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, spect to blocking property of certain persons lated Navigation Area; Reporting Require- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- and prohibiting the exportation and reexpor- ments for Barges Loaded With Certain Dan- ting the Department’s final rule — Large tation of certain goods to Syria, originally gerous Cargoes, Illinois Waterway Systems Passenger Vessel Crew Requirements [USCG- declared on May 11, 2004, by Executive Order located within the Ninth Coast Guard Dis- 2007-27761] (RIN: 1625-AB16) received March 13338, is to continue in effect beyond May 11, trict; Stay (Suspension) [USCG-2011-0003] 23, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 2011, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. (RIN: 1625-AA11) received March 23, 2011, pur- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- No. 112–19); to the Committee on Foreign Af- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- structure. fairs and ordered to be printed. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 1337. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 1316. A letter from the Chairman, Con- ture. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- sumer Product Safety Commission, trans- 1327. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Security mitting the Commission’s annual report for Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Atlantic Ocean Five Miles South of FY 2010 prepared in accordance with the No- ting the Department’s final rule — Security Boca Chica, FL [COPT Key West 06-029] (RIN: tification and Federal Employee Anti- Zones; Sabine Bank Channel, Sabine Pass 1625-AA87) received March 23, 2011, pursuant discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 Channel and Sabine-Neches Waterway, TX to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on (No FEAR Act), Pub. L. 107-174; to the Com- [Docket No.: USCG-2009-0316] (RIN: 1625- Transportation and Infrastructure. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- AA87) received March 23, 2011, pursuant to 5 1338. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, form. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 1317. A letter from the Chief Human Cap- Transportation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- ital Officer, Department of Energy, trans- 1328. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, bridge Operation Regulations; New Jersey mitting a report pursuant to the Federal Va- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Intracoastal Waterway, Manasquan River cancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Com- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety [CGD05-05-079] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Zone; San Diego Parade of Lights Fireworks, March 23, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. form. San Diego, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2010-1011] 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 1318. A letter from the Chief Human Cap- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 23, 2011, pur- tation and Infrastructure. ital Officer, Department of Energy, trans- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 1339. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, mitting a report pursuant to the Federal Va- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- cancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Com- ture. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety mittee on Oversight and Government Re- 1329. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Zone; 1000 yard radius from position 29 de- form. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- grees 48.77’N 091 degrees 33.02’W, Charenton 1319. A letter from the Chief Human Cap- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Drainage and Navigational Canal, St. Mary ital Officer, Department of Energy, trans- Zone; Lake Mead Intake Construction, Lake Parish, LA [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0979] mitting a report pursuant to the Federal Va- Mead, Boulder City, NV [Docket No.: USCG- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 23, 2011, pur- cancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Com- 2010-1112] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 23, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- form. Committee on Transportation and Infra- ture. 1320. A letter from the Chief Human Cap- structure. 1340. A letter from the Program Analyst, ital Officer, Department of Energy, trans- 1330. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Transportation, transmitting mitting a report pursuant to the Federal Va- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness cancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Com- ting the Department’s final rule — Security Directives; The Boeing Company Model 737- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Zone; On the Waters in Kailua Bay, Oahu, HI 300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes [Docket form. [Docket No.: USCG-2010-1111] (RIN: 1625- No.: FAA-2010-0379; Directorate Identifier 1321. A letter from the Chairman, Federal AA87) received March 23, 2011, pursuant to 5 2009-NM-210-AD; Amendment 39-16609; AD Labor Relations Authority, transmitting the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2011-04-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 4, Authority’s fiscal year 2010 annual report Transportation and Infrastructure. 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the prepared in accordance with Section 203 of 1331. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Notification and Federal Employee Anti- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- structure. discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 ting the Department’s final rule — Security 1341. A letter from the Program Analyst, (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174; to the Zone: Fleet Industrial Supply Center Pier, Department of Transportation, transmitting

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:41 May 03, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L02MY7.000 H02MYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE H2932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 2, 2011 the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 1349. A letter from the Program Analyst, 1358. A letter from the Chief, Publications Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Department of Transportation, transmitting and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Models TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-02-114 Re- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule ciprocating Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2010- Directives; EUROCOPTER FRANCE Model — Industry Director’s Directive #2 — Em- 0892; Directorate Identifier 2010-NE-32-AD; SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J helicopters ployment Tax and the Employees on the U.S. Amendment 39-16615; AD 2011-05-06] (RIN: [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0891; Directorate Outer Continental Shelf (LB&I-4-0211-005) re- 2120-AA64) received April 4, 2011, pursuant to Identifier 2009-SW-055-AD; Amendment 39- ceived April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 16585; AD 2011-03-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Transportation and Infrastructure. April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Means. 1342. A letter from the Program Analyst, to the Committee on Transportation and In- 1359. A letter from the Chief, Publications Department of Transportation, transmitting frastructure. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 1350. A letter from the Program Analyst, Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Department of Transportation, transmitting — Undue Hardship Waivers and Taxpayers Series Airplanes and Model A340-200, -300, the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Choice Statement (Rev. Proc. 2011-25) re- -500, and -600 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: Directives; Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Model ceived April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FAA-2010-0859; Directorate Identifier 2010- EA500 Airplanes Equipped With a Pratt and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and NM-113-AD; Amendment 39-16614; AD 2011-05- Whitney Canada, Corp. (PWC) PW610F-A En- Means. 05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 4, 2011, gine [Docket No.: FAA-2011-0199; Directorate 1360. A letter from the Chief, Publications pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Identifier 2011-CE-005-AD; Amendment 39- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 16631; AD 2011-06-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule ture. April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); — The Mailing of Individual Income Tax Re- 1343. A letter from the Program Analyst, to the Committee on Transportation and In- turns By Specified Tax Return Preparers in Department of Transportation, transmitting frastructure. Calendar Year 2011 [Notice 2011-27] received 1351. A letter from the Program Analyst, the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Department of Transportation, transmitting Directives; The Boeing Company Model 757 to the Committee on Ways and Means. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0698; Direc- 1361. A letter from the Chief Privacy Offi- Directives; Airbus Model A330-243F Airplanes torate Identifier 2009-NM-264-AD; Amend- cer, Department of Homeland Security, [Docket No.: FAA-2011-0156; Directorate ment 39-16613; AD 2011-05-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) transmitting the Department’s first quar- Identifier 2010-NM-231-AD; Amendment 39- received April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. terly report for fiscal year 2011 from the Of- 16628; AD 2011-06-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- fice of Security and Privacy; to the Com- April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tation and Infrastructure. mittee on Homeland Security. to the Committee on Transportation and In- 1344. A letter from the Program Analyst, 1362. A letter from the Assistant Secretary frastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting of Defense, Legislative Affairs, Department the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 1352. A letter from the Senior Program An- alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- of Defense, transmitting a draft of proposed Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600- legislation entitled the ‘‘National Defense 2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes mitting the Department’s final rule — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012’’, pur- [Docket No.: FAA-2010-1039; Directorate suant to 31 U.S.C. 1110; jointly to the Com- Identifier 2010-NM-002-AD; Amendment 39- and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Depar- ture Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments mittees on the Budget, Armed Services, Fi- 16612; AD 2011-05-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received nancial Services, Energy and Commerce, April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); [Docket No.: 30771; Amdt. No. 3415] received April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judi- to the Committee on Transportation and In- ciary, House Administration, Intelligence frastructure. to the Committee on Transportation and In- frastructure. (Permanent Select), Appropriations, Vet- 1345. A letter from the Program Analyst, erans’ Affairs, Oversight and Government Department of Transportation, transmitting 1353. A letter from the Senior Program An- alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- Reform, and * * * the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness mitting the Department’s final rule — Clari- Directives; Turbomeca Model Arriel 1E2, 1S, f fication of Reciprocal Waivers of Claims for and 1S1 Turboshaft Engines [Docket No.: Multiple-Customer Commercial Space REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON FAA-2011-0141; Directorate Identifier 2011- Launch and Reentry [Docket No.: FAA-2010- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS NE-06-AD; Amendment 39-16617; AD 2011-05- 1150; Amendment No. 440-2] (RIN: 2120-AJ85) 08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 4, 2011, Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of received April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- committees were delivered to the Clerk 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tation and Infrastructure. for printing and reference to the proper ture. 1354. A letter from the Secretary, Federal calendar, as follows: 1346. A letter from the Program Analyst, Maritime Commission, transmitting the Department of Transportation, transmitting [Pursuant to the order of the House on April 15, Commission’s final rule — Service Contracts 2011 the following reports were filed on April the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness and Non-vessel-operating Service Arrange- Directives; Various Transport Category Air- 27, 2011] ments; Transmission of Approved Log-in ID Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and planes Equipped with Chemical Oxygen Gen- and Passwords [Docket No.: 11-03] (RIN: 3072- erators Installed in a Lavatory [Docket No.: Commerce. H.R. 1215. A bill to amend title V AC42) received March 23, 2011, pursuant to 5 of the Social Security Act to convert funding FAA-2011-0157; Directorate Identifier 2010- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on for personal responsibility education pro- NM-261-AD; Amendment 39-16630; AD 2011-04- Transportation and Infrastructure. grams from direct appropriations to an au- 09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 4, 2011, 1355. A letter from the Chief, Publications pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, thorization of appropriations (Rept. 112–63). mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- transmitting the Service’s final rule — Ad- Referred to the Committee of the Whole ture. ministrative Exemptions to the Specified House on the State of the Union. 1347. A letter from the Program Analyst, Tax Return Preparer Electronic Filing Re- Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and Department of Transportation, transmitting quirement Under Internal Revenue Code Commerce. H.R. 1216. A bill to amend the the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Sub-section 6011(e)(3) and Regulations Under Public Health Service Act to convert funding Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Sub-section 6011(e)(3) [Notice 2011-26] re- for graduate medical education in qualified Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L- ceived April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. teaching health centers from direct appro- 1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and priations to an authorization of appropria- and 430 Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2011- Means. tions (Rept. 112–64). Referred to the Com- 0079; Directorate Identifier 2010-SW-108-AD; 1356. A letter from the Chief, Publications mittee of the Whole House on the State of Amendment 39-16587; AD 2010-26-51] (RIN: and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue the Union. 2120-AA64) received April 4, 2011, pursuant to Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on — Announcement and Report Concerning Ad- Commerce. H.R. 1213. A bill to repeal manda- Transportation and Infrastructure. vance Pricing Agreements received April 4, tory funding provided to States in the Pa- 1348. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the tient Protection and Affordable Care Act to Department of Transportation, transmitting Committee on Ways and Means. establish American Health Benefit Ex- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 1357. A letter from the Chief, Publications changes (Rept. 112–65). Referred to the Com- Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue mittee of the Whole House on the State of Limited Model 427 Helicopters [Docket No.: Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule the Union. FAA-2010-0866; Directorate Identifier 2010- — Examination of returns and claims for re- Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and SW-065-AD; Amendment 39-16586; AD 2011-03- fund, credit, or abatement; determination of Commerce. H.R. 1214. A bill to repeal manda- 03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 4, 2011, correct tax liability (Rev. Proc. 2011-26) re- tory funding for school-based health center pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ceived April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. construction (Rept. 112–66, Pt. 1). Referred to mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and the Committee of the Whole House on the ture. Means. State of the Union.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:41 May 03, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L02MY7.000 H02MYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with HOUSE May 2, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2933 [Submitted May 2, 2011] does not yet have a Director in place; to the H.R. 1676. A bill to help prevent the occur- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee Committee on Financial Services. rence of cancer resulting from the use of ul- on Natural Resources. H.R. 1229. A bill to By Mr. FITZPATRICK: traviolet tanning lamps by imposing more amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands H.R. 1668. A bill to include nonprofit and stringent controls on the use of such devices, Act to facilitate the safe and timely produc- volunteer ground and air ambulance crew and for other purposes; to the Committee on tion of American energy resources from the members and first responders for certain Energy and Commerce. Gulf of Mexico; with an amendment (Rept. benefits; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mrs. MILLER of Michigan: 112–67, Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of By Mr. ACKERMAN: H.R. 1677. A bill to direct the Adminis- the Whole House on the State of the Union. H.R. 1669. A bill to amend title 23, United trator of the Environmental Protection Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee States Code, to establish a disincentive with Agency to convene a task force to develop on Natural Resources. H.R. 1230. A bill to re- respect to States funneling proceeds from li- recommendations on the proper disposal of quire the Secretary of the Interior to con- cense plate sales to partisan political organi- unused pharmaceuticals, and for other pur- duct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, zations, and for other purposes; to the Com- poses; to the Committee on Transportation and for other purposes (Rept. 112–68). Re- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- and Infrastructure. ferred to the Committee of the Whole House ture. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: on the State of the Union. By Ms. BORDALLO: H.R. 1678. A bill to encourage States to ex- H.R. 1670. A bill to amend the Sikes Act to Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee pand the protections offered to victims of sex improve the application of that Act to State- on Natural Resources. H.R. 1231. A bill to offenses who are not in a familiar or dating owned facilities used for the national de- amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands relationship with the perpetrators of such of- fense; to the Committee on Natural Re- Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil fenses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. sources, and in addition to the Committee on and gas leasing program offer leasing in the By Ms. TSONGAS: Armed Services, for a period to be subse- areas with the most prospective oil and gas H.R. 1679. A bill to direct the Secretary of quently determined by the Speaker, in each resources, to establish a domestic oil and Defense to conduct a comprehensive review case for consideration of such provisions as natural gas production goal, and for other of the health care services available for fe- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 112–69). male members of the Armed Forces; to the concerned. Referred to the Committee of the Whole Committee on Armed Services. By Mr. BRALEY of Iowa: House on the State of the Union. By Mr. WEINER: H.R. 1671. A bill to amend title 38, United Mr. REED: Committee on Rules. House H.R. 1680. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- States Code, to extend the authority of the Resolution 236. Resolution providing for con- enue Code of 1986 to provide commuter flexi- Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide spe- sideration of the bill (H.R. 1213) to repeal ble spending arrangements; to the Com- cially adapted housing assistance to individ- mandatory funding provided to States in the mittee on Ways and Means. uals residing temporarily in housing owned Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act By Mr. DENHAM (for himself and Ms. by a family member; to the Committee on to establish American Health Benefit Ex- NORTON): Veterans’ Affairs. changes, and providing for consideration of H. Con. Res. 46. Concurrent resolution au- By Mrs. CAPPS (for herself and Mr. the bill (H.R. 1214) to repeal mandatory fund- thorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for TERRY): the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Serv- ing for school-based health center construc- H.R. 1672. A bill to expand the research and ice; to the Committee on Transportation and tion (Rept. 112–70). Referred to the House awareness activities of the National Insti- Infrastructure. Calendar. tute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and By Mr. DENHAM (for himself and Ms. Mr. NUGENT: Committee on Rules. House Skin Diseases and the Centers for Disease NORTON): Resolution 237. Resolution providing for con- Control and Prevention with respect to H. Con. Res. 47. Concurrent resolution au- sideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to prohibit tax- scleroderma, and for other purposes; to the thorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for payer funded abortions and to provide for Committee on Energy and Commerce. the District of Columbia Special Olympics conscience protections, and for other pur- By Ms. FUDGE: poses (Rept. 112–71). Referred to the House H.R. 1673. A bill to designate the facility of Law Enforcement Torch Run; to the Com- Calendar. the United States Postal Service located at mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ture. DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE 16300 Broadway Avenue in Maple Heights, By Mr. KISSELL: [The following action occurred on April 27, 2011] Ohio, as the ‘‘Daniel Kondas Post Office’’; to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- H. Res. 238. A resolution urging the people Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII the of the United States to observe National Committee on Education and the ment Reform. By Mr. GALLEGLY (for himself and Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month; to the Workforce discharged from further Committee on Oversight and Government Mr. PAYNE): consideration. H.R. 1214 referred to the H.R. 1674. A bill to amend the Elementary Reform. Committee of the Whole House on the and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to aid By Mr. SENSENBRENNER (for him- State of the Union. gifted and talented learners, including high- self, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. PETRI, Mr. REHBERG, Mr. PAUL, Mr. [Submitted May 2, 2011] ability learners not formally identified as CALVERT, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. JONES, Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII the gifted; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. Mr. RUNYAN, and Mr. FRANK of Mas- Committee on the Judiciary discharged By Mr. LATHAM (for himself, Mr. sachusetts): from further consideration. H.R. 1229 KIND, Mr. NUNES, Mr. REHBERG, Mr. H. Res. 239. A resolution supporting efforts referred to the Committee of the Whole MCCOTTER, Mr. AKIN, Mr. GRAVES of to retain the ban on the National Highway House on the State of the Union. Missouri, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) ability to lobby State legislators using Fed- f COLE, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. SAM JOHN- SON of Texas, Mr. HELLER, Mrs. MIL- eral tax dollars and urging NHTSA to focus PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS LER of Michigan, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. on motorcycle crash prevention and rider CROWLEY, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. OLSON, Mr. education and training; to the Committee on Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Transportation and Infrastructure. bills and resolutions of the following ANDREWS, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. titles were introduced and severally re- f THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. ferred, as follows: BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CARTER, Mr. MEMORIALS By Mr. SIMPSON (for himself and Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado, Ms. BERKLEY, Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memo- ROSS of Arkansas): ´ Mr. CARNAHAN, Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ rials were presented and referred as fol- H.R. 1666. A bill to amend part B of title III of California, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. of the Public Health Service Act to improve SCHRADER, Mr. LONG, Mr. lows: essential oral health care for lower-income LUETKEMEYER, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ 12. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of individuals by breaking down barriers to of California, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. the Senate of the State of New Mexico, rel- care; to the Committee on Energy and Com- DENT, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. ative to Senate Memorial 81 urging the Con- merce. WITTMAN, Mr. GARDNER, Ms. EDDIE gress to appropriate twenty-six millions for By Mrs. CAPITO (for herself, Mr. BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. CLAY, FY 2012 budget for the construction of Block ROYCE, Mr. CANSECO, Mr. HUIZENGA of Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. 9 of the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project; to Michigan, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. ROSS of Arkansas, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. the Committee on Appropriations. BACHUS, Mr. HENSARLING, Mrs. PAUL, and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN): 13. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- BIGGERT, Mr. GARRETT, Mr. H.R. 1675. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- resentatives of the State of Michigan, rel- SCHWEIKERT, Mr. POSEY, Mr. STIVERS, enue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to ative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 4 Mr. CAMPBELL, and Mr. RENACCI): its pre-1991 level, and for other purposes; to memorializing the United States Depart- H.R. 1667. A bill to postpone the date for the Committee on Ways and Means. ment of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory the transfer of functions to the Bureau of By Mrs. MALONEY (for herself, Mr. Commission to do everything necessary to Consumer Financial Protection if the Bureau DENT, and Mr. JACKSON of Illinois): allow the Yucca Mountain Repository to

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begin accepting high-level nuclear waste; to By Mr. LATHAM: H.R. 452: Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. GRIFFIN of Ar- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1675. kansas, Mr. BUCSHON, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. f Congress has the power to enact this legis- CHABOT, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. DENT, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: PALAZZO, and Mr. GUTHRIE. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Article I, Section 8, clause 1 of the United H.R. 459: Mr. CULBERSON and Mr. GARDNER. STATEMENT States Constitution ‘‘The Congress shall H.R. 466: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. COSTA, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. WU, Mr. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts, and Excises’’. MCGOVERN, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. FARR, Mr. the Rules of the House of Representa- By Mrs. MALONEY: PIERLUISI, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. tives, the following statements are sub- H.R. 1676. KILDEE, Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado, Mr. mitted regarding the specific powers Congress has the power to enact this legis- MICHAUD, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- granted to Congress in the Constitu- lation pursuant to the following: fornia, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. SABLAN, tion to enact the accompanying bill or Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3, which reads: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of joint resolution. To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, California, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. and among the several States, and with In- KING of New York, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. By Mr. SIMPSON: dian Tribes. BUCHANAN, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. H.R. 1666. HIRONO, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. ALEX- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. MILLER of Michigan: ANDER, Mr. COSTELLO, Ms. LEE, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1677. CHAFFETZ, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to Congress has the power to enact this legis- MORAN, and Mr. ISRAEL. Clauses 1 and 18 of Section 8 of Article 1 re- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 478: Mr. BACHUS. ferring to general welfare authority and nec- The Constitutional authority for this legis- lation is found in Article I, Section 8. H.R. 499: Mr. AUSTRIA. essary and proper authority. H.R. 535: Mr. MARKEY. By Mrs. CAPITO: By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: H.R. 1678. H.R. 539: Ms. CHU, Mr. BACA, Mr. WU, and H.R. 1667. ´ Congress has the power to enact this legis- Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 573: Mr. TIERNEY. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: The constitutional authority on which this H.R. 601: Ms. HIRONO, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. The Commerce Clause, Article I, Section 8, COURTNEY, Ms. DELAURO, and Mr. BISHOP of Clause 3 of the Constitution states that Con- bill is based is Congress’s power under Arti- cle I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution. New York. gress shall have power to regulate Commerce H.R. 605: Mr. NUNNELEE, Mr. SCALISE, and By Ms. TSONGAS: with foreign Nations, and among the several Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. H.R. 1679. States, and with the Indian Tribes. H.R. 616: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. FITZPATRICK: H.R. 640: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1668. H.R. 651: Mr. TIERNEY and Mr. MARKEY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- The constitutional authority of Congress H.R. 674: Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. WOLF, Mrs. Article One, Section 8, Clause One: cle I, section 8, of the United States Con- SCHMIDT, Mr. PITTS, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. The Congress shall have Power To lay and stitution (clauses 12, 13, 14, 16, and 18), which MICHAUD, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, grants Congress the power to raise and sup- TIBERI, and Mr. TERRY. to pay the Debts and provide for the common port an Army; to provide and maintain a H.R. 675: Mr. AUSTRIA. Defence and general Welfare of the United Navy; to make rules for the government and H.R. 700: Mr. PEARCE. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises regulation of the land and naval forces; to H.R. 709: Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. BACA, and Mr. shall be uniform throughout the United provide for organizing, arming, and dis- MCGOVERN. States; ciplining the militia; and to make all laws H.R. 721: Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. By Mr. ACKERMAN: necessary and proper for carrying out the ALTMIRE, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. H.R. 1669. foregoing powers. WHITFIELD, Mr. TIBERI, and Mr. WALDEN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. WEINER: H.R. 733: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Ms. ROYBAL- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1680. ALLARD, and Mr. ENGEL. Article 1 Section 8 Clause 1 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 735: Mr. SOUTHERLAND and Mr. BURTON By Ms. BORDALLO: lation pursuant to the following: of Indiana. H.R. 1670. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United H.R. 740: Mr. HOLT, Mr. TIBERI, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution. WEST. H.R. 822: Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. GRIFFIN of lation pursuant to the following: f Clause 14 of Section 8 of Article I of the Arkansas, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. Constitution. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS GOSAR, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. NUNNELEE, Mr. COHEN, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. By Mr. BRALEY of Iowa: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1671. LANKFORD, Mr. LABRADOR, Mr. HULTGREN, Congress has the power to enact this legis- were added to public bills and resolu- Mr. RENACCI, Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, lation pursuant to the following: tions as follows: Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. BASS of New Hampshire, This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 56: Mr. LANCE and Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, and Mr. MCHENRY. granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 58: Mr. BACA, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. H.R. 831: Mr. LANGEVIN and Ms. BORDALLO. H.R. 853: Mr. POLIS. 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- DEFAZIO, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Ms. FOXX, H.R. 854: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- tion. Mr. HANNA, and Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. gia, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. KEATING, By Mrs. CAPPS: H.R. 114: Mr. WALDEN. Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. COHEN, Mr. PIERLUISI, H.R. 1672. H.R. 198: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- fornia. CICILLINE, Mr. COOPER, and Mr. MEEKS. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 218: Mr. HONDA. H.R. 865: Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. BOREN, and Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United H.R. 282: Mr. NUNNELEE. CICILLINE. States Constitution. H.R. 303: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. H.R. 878: Mr. MEEKS. By Ms. FUDGE: VISCLOSKY, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. PLATTS, and H.R. 879: Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. CALVERT, and H.R. 1673. Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. HECK. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 361: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. HARPER, and H.R. 881: Mr. NUNES. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. H.R. 905: Mr. DENT and Mr. ALTMIRE. Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 H.R. 374: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. H.R. 913: Mr. VISCLOSKY and Mr. DUNCAN of The Congress shall have Power . . . To es- H.R. 388: Mr. BACHUS. South Carolina. tablish Post Offices and post roads. H.R. 396: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 920: Mr. CANSECO, Ms. BUERKLE, Mr. By Mr. GALLEGLY: H.R. 409: Mr. TIERNEY and Ms. BROWN of FLEMING, Mr. PITTS, and Mr. STUTZMAN. H.R. 1674. Florida. H.R. 926: Ms. BORDALLO. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 420: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. DAVIS H.R. 942: Ms. BERKLEY. lation pursuant to the following: of Kentucky, Mr. HANNA, Mr. HENSARLING, H.R. 948: Mr. BOREN and Mr. HONDA. This bill is enacted pursuant to Article 1, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. NUGENT, H.R. 959: Mr. GRIMM. Section 8, Clause 18 of US Constitution, to Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. BACA, and Mrs. EMERSON. H.R. 972: Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. make all Laws which shall be necessary and H.R. 435: Mr. RIGELL, Mrs. ADAMS, and Mr. HELLER, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. proper for carrying into Execution the fore- WALDEN. CRAWFORD, and Mr. FLORES. going Powers, and all other Powers vested by H.R. 436: Mr. NUNNELEE and Mr. MULVANEY. H.R. 1009: Ms. MATSUI. this Constitution in the Government of the H.R. 451: Mr. STIVERS, Mr. COBLE, Mr. H.R. 1025: Mr. SCHIFF. United States, or in any Department or Offi- CUELLAR, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, and Mrs. MCCAR- H.R. 1041: Mr. TIERNEY and Mr. BRADY of cer thereof. THY of New York. Pennsylvania.

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H.R. 1063: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 1501: Mr. PRICE of Georgia and Mr. (c) NOTICE OF RESCISSION OF UNOBLIGATED fornia. TIBERI. FUNDS.—Not later than 10 days after the date H.R. 1070: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia and H.R. 1506: Mr. MEEKS, Mrs. MCCARTHY of of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary Mr. NEUGEBAUER. New York, Ms. RICHARDSON, Ms. SLAUGHTER, of Health and Human Services shall post on H.R. 1081: Mr. CARTER, Mr. THOMPSON of and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. the public website of the Department of Pennsylvania, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. H.R. 1529: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. WEINER, Mr. Health and Human Services a notice of— MULVANEY, and Mr. AMASH. JONES, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. STARK, MS. RICH- (1) the rescission, pursuant to subsection H.R. 1124: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. ARDSON, Ms. MOORE, and Mr. HINCHEY. (b), of the unobligated balance of funds made CONYERS, Ms. LEE of California, and Mr. H.R. 1536: Mr. GOHMERT and Mr. available by section 4101(a) of the Patient FRANK of Massachusetts. CULBERSON. Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 H.R. 1137: Ms. PINGREE of Maine. H.R. 1547: Mr. POLIS. U.S.C. 280h-4(a)); and H.R. 1148: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 1549: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. (2) the amount of such funds so rescinded. H.R. 1154: Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Mr. H.R. 1550: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan and Mr. H.R. 1214 KLINE, and Ms. DEGETTE. CONYERS. OFFERED BY: MRS. CAPPS H.R. 1164: Mr. KINGSTON. H.R. 1555: Mr. NADLER and Mr. KING of New H.R. 1167: Mr. WALSH of Illinois. York. AMENDMENT NO. 2: In section 1, add at the H.R. 1175: Mr. DENHAM and Mr. WU. H.R. 1558: Mr. WALDEN. end the following: H.R. 1181: Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 1571: Mr. MCKINLEY. (c) GAO STUDY TO DETERMINE SCHOOL DIS- H.R. 1186: Mr. ROKITA. H.R. 1578: Ms. LEE of California, Mr. NAD- TRICTS MOST IN NEED OF CONSTRUCTING OR H.R. 1187: Ms. CHU. LER, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. STARK, Mrs. CAPPS, RENOVATING SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CEN- H.R. 1196: Mr. PLATTS and Mr. ROYCE. and Ms. RICHARDSON. TERS.—The Comptroller General of the H.R. 1206: Mr. HARRIS, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. H.R. 1579: Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. United States shall conduct a study to deter- LUETKEMEYER, Mr. NUNNELEE, and Mr. GER- KUCINICH, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, and Ms. mine the school districts in the United LACH. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. States most in need of constructing or ren- H.R. 1229: Mr. PENCE, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. H.R. 1585: Mr. FLAKE. ovating school-based health centers (as de- PEARCE, Mr. DOLD, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. SCOTT of H.R. 1588: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. fined in section 2110(c)(9) of the Social Secu- South Carolina, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. SHIMKUS, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. HALL, MRS. rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)). Not later CARTER, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mrs. BACHMANN, BLACKBURN, Mr. PLATTS, and Mr. AKIN. than 1 year after the date of the enactment Mrs. ELLMERS, Mr. AKIN, and Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 1590: Mr. CONAWAY. of this Act, the Comptroller General shall H.R. 1230: Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. PENCE, Mr. H.R. 1595: Ms. MOORE. submit to the Congress a report setting forth PEARCE, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. SCOTT of South H.R. 1614: Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. CONNOLLY the results and conclusions of the study Carolina, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. CARTER, of Virginia, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. GOOD- under this subsection. Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mrs. LATTE. H.R. 1214 ELLMERS, Mr. AKIN, and Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 1619: Mr. HINCHEY. OFFERED BY: MRS. CAPPS H.R. 1231: Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. PEARCE, H.R. 1621: Mr. TURNER, Mr. KISSELL, and Mr. PENCE, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. Mr. PLATTS. AMENDMENT NO. 3: In section 1, add at the SCOTT of South Carolina, Mr. BRADY of H.R. 1630: Mr. AUSTRIA. end the following: Texas, Mr. CARTER, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mrs. H.R. 1637: Mr. WALDEN. (c) GAO STUDY TO DETERMINE SCHOOL DIS- BACHMANN, Mrs. ELLMERS, Mr. AKIN, and Mr. H.R. 1649: Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. CONNOLLY of TRICTS MOST IN NEED OF CONSTRUCTING OR CALVERT. Virginia, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, and Mr. SCOTT RENOVATING SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CEN- H.R. 1242: Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. SLAUGHTER, of Virginia. TERS.—The Comptroller General of the and Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 1652: Mr. CUMMINGS. United States shall conduct a study to deter- H.R. 1244: Mr. TIBERI, Ms. JENKINS, and Mr. H.R. 1661: Mr. SIMPSON. mine the school districts in the United GRAVES of Missouri. H. J. Res. 13: Mr. REHBERG. States most in need of constructing or ren- H.R. 1252: Mr. HIMES. H. J. Res. 56: Mr. SCALISE, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. ovating school-based health centers (as de- H.R. 1259: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. ROKITA, and Mr. KLINE. fined in section 2110(c)(9) of the Social Secu- MARCHANT, and Mr. HELLER. H. Con. Res. 4: Mr. HIGGINS. rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)), using the H.R. 1274: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BILIRAKIS, H. Con. Res. 45: Mr. WALZ of Minnesota. funding made available under section 4101(a) and Mr. BILBRAY. H. Res. 20: Mr. WELCH. of the Patient Protection and Affordable H.R. 1277: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. H. Res. 25: Mr. UPTON, Mr. AKIN, Mr. Care Act (42 U.S.C. 280h–4) if such funding H.R. 1278: Mr. RUSH, Mr. CONNOLLY of Vir- PAYNE, Mr. WALDEN, Ms. NORTON, Mrs. were not repealed and rescinded under sub- ginia, Mr. WEST, and Mr. CUMMINGS. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. HOLT, and Mr. SHUSTER. sections (a) and (b). Not later than 1 year H.R. 1284: Mr. STARK. H. Res. 60: Mr. HALL, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- after the date of the enactment of this Act, H.R. 1288: Mr. ISSA, Ms. BROWN of Florida, gia, and Mr. PERLMUTTER. the Comptroller General shall submit to the Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, and Mr. H. Res. 83: Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. STIVERS, Congress a report setting forth the results MCHENRY. Mr. COBLE, Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. GERLACH, Ms. and conclusions of the study under this sub- H.R. 1297: Mr. HOLDEN, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. HANABUSA, and Ms. section. Mr. KELLY, Mr. MARINO, Mr. HARPER, and CHU. H.R. 1214 H. Res. 111: Mrs. SCHMIDT, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. CHABOT. OFFERED BY: MS. WATERS H.R. 1299: Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. WESTMORE- AMENDMENT NO. 4: In section 1, add at the H.R. 1309: Mr. MCKINLEY. LAND, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. end the following: H.R. 1366: Mr. FORBES. LOEBSACK, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. KELLY, and (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsections (a) and H.R. 1380: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. NUGENT. (b) shall not take effect if the Secretary of H.R. 1383: Mr. RUNYAN. H. Res. 137: Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. WATERS, Health and Human Services certifies that a H.R. 1385: Mr. PLATTS. Mr. PAYNE, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. significant number of public school children H.R. 1386: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. HIMES, Mr. LARSON of Con- do not have health insurance. FRANK of Massachusetts, and MR. RAHALL. necticut, Mr. DENT, Ms. CHU, Mr. CHANDLER, H.R. 1388: Mr. WITTMAN and Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. DOYLE, and Ms. JENKINS. H.R. 1214 H.R. 1397: Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. WALZ of Min- H. Res. 148: Mr. LOEBSACK. OFFERED BY: MS. WATERS H. Res. 177: Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. STARK, Ms. nesota, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. YARMUTH, and Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 5: In section 1, add at the SPEIER, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. NADLER. GONZALEZ. end the following: H. Res. 207: Mr. HINCHEY and Mr. CROWLEY. H.R. 1398: Mrs. EMERSON and Mr. WELCH. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsections (a) and H. Res. 226: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. H.R. 1401: Mr. MILLER of Florida. (b) shall not take effect if the Secretary of H. Res. 227: Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Ms. H.R. 1409: Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Health and Human Services certifies that a BORDALLO, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. GRIJALVA, H.R. 1416: Mr. SIRES, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. significant number of public school children Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. HIN- HULTGREN, Mr. RAHALL, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. do not have access to primary health care fa- CHEY, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. HANNA, and Mr. TERRY. WU, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. BROWN of Florida, and cilities or services outside of school. Mr. WALDEN. f H.R. 1214 H.R. 1418: Ms. NORTON, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. AMENDMENTS LANGEVIN, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. LEWIS of Geor- OFFERED BY: MS. WATERS gia, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. ANDREWS. Under clause 8 of rule XVII, proposed AMENDMENT NO. 6: In section 1, add at the H.R. 1425: Mr. WEST. amendments were submitted as fol- end the following: H.R. 1469: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. lows: (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsections (a) and H.R. 1477: Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. CONYERS, and (b) shall not take effect if the Secretary of H.R. 1214 Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Education certifies that existing school- H.R. 1483: Ms. SLAUGHTER. OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE OF TEXAS based health centers have a demonstrable H.R. 1489: Mr. CONYERS. AMENDMENT NO. 1: In section 1, add at the and positive impact on the educational per- H.R. 1500: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. end the following: formance or development of students.

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