E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 112 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

Vol. 157 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2011 No. 63 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was Sadly, our Republican colleagues are publican Speaker BOEHNER forced called to order by the Speaker pro tem- not advancing legislation to help our through legislation which would repeal pore (Mr. GRAVES of Georgia). hard-pressed consumers. Their plan much of the Clean Air Act, hurting f would line the pockets of Big Oil, American consumers and undermining which saw its profits skyrocket 30 per- our national security. DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO cent in line with rising gas prices. Last week, the leadership in the TEMPORE Fortunately, there are positive steps House passed legislation to short-cir- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- we can take to promote energy inde- cuit safety rules for oil production off fore the House the following commu- pendence in America and to protect America’s coasts, increasing the likeli- nication from the Speaker: consumers: improve vehicle efficiency, hood of another Deepwater Horizon ca- boost production of domestic renew- tastrophe. Their legislation would also WASHINGTON, DC, allow oil exploration that would im- May 10, 2011. able energy, and convert oil industry I hereby appoint the Honorable TOM tax breaks into gas price relief for our pede naval operations off the Chesa- GRAVES to act as Speaker pro tempore on consumers. peake Bay in Virginia. This week, they this day. America owns 1.5 percent of the want to attempt to pass a bill allowing JOHN A. BOEHNER, world’s oil but consumes 22.5 percent; for more oil drilling even if it inter- Speaker of the House of Representatives. so we can’t drill our way to energy feres with military bases or endangers f independence. The only way to end our coastal economies. dependence on foreign oil and reduce I do not support reckless efforts to MORNING-HOUR DEBATE allow unregulated oil drilling which gas prices is by improving automobile endangers coastal economies and na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- efficiency and developing new sources tional security. Last week, I intro- ant to the order of the House of Janu- of clean, domestic energy. Energy inde- duced amendments to these oil drilling ary 5, 2011, the Chair will now recog- pendence is going to depend on reduc- nize Members from lists submitted by bills. One would strike the anti-safety ing our oil consumption and shifting to language and add a provision to repeal the majority and minority leaders for domestic forms of energy like wind, morning-hour debate. $37 billion in oil company tax loop- solar, biofuels, and gas. Energy inde- holes. The amendment would remit The Chair will alternate recognition pendence will save consumers money between the parties, with each party this money to American drivers. Aver- and protect us from the instability of aged among licensed drivers, my limited to 1 hour and each Member the Middle East. other than the majority and minority amendment would give $185 to every li- At the end of 2010, Congress extended censed driver in America, reducing the leaders and the minority whip limited tax credits for biofuels and the produc- equivalent price of gasoline by 27 cents to 5 minutes each, but in no event shall tion of wind and solar energy. These a gallon. The other amendment was debate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. tax credits increased wind energy pro- written to protect national security. It f duction by nearly 43 percent in just 2 simply requires that the Commander in years. So extending them is an impor- Chief, in consultation with the Sec- PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM tant step to increasing the supply of HIGHER GAS PRICES retary of Defense, certify that before domestic energy. we drill for oil off the coast of Virginia The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Under the authority of the Clean Air that it does not hamper national secu- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Act, President Obama and automakers rity and naval operations. I was Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY) for 5 minutes. recently announced an agreement to shocked that all but a handful of Re- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. improve the efficiency of automobiles publicans voted to kill this common- Speaker, 1 year after the Deepwater by 30 percent by 2016. This agreement sense amendment. Horizon oil spill, Americans are paying will save consumers $3,000 for each car Since the leadership has blocked ef- record gas prices. In northern Virginia, purchased 5 years from now. Here is an- forts to include real gas price relief in gas that used to cost $3 per gallon now other way of looking at it: If you could their oil drilling bills, I am introducing costs more than $4 per gallon. save 30 percent at the pump, better ve- standalone legislation to assist con- This gas price hike is a result of in- hicle efficiency would more than offset sumers. The bill, entitled the Gas Price stability in the Middle East and pos- the recent spike in gas prices. Relief Act, would terminate tax loop- sible oil speculation and is a reminder Unfortunately, oil companies and holes for oil companies while rebating of our dangerous dependence on foreign their allies here in Congress are trying the savings to our hard-pressed com- oil. to roll back much of this progress. 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CLERK OF THE HOUSE Sixty-three years ago, Israel was f The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- founded against all odds, through enor- RECESS fore the House the following commu- mous courage and after a difficult nication from the Clerk of the House of struggle. Now she is the beacon of free- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Representatives: dom and hope throughout the region. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair As the only true democratic society declares the House in recess until 2 OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, in the Middle East, Israel has built a p.m. today. Washington, DC, May 9, 2011. technologically advanced and thriving Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 6 min- Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, economy. Israel’s a world leader in bio- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess The Speaker, House of Representatives, technology research and is home to until 2 p.m. Washington, DC. some of the world’s great entrepre- f DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- neurial success stories. Her people mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of b 1400 the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- enjoy freedom of expression in all forms, and she boasts one of the AFTER RECESS tives, the Clerk received the following mes- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on strongest records on human rights. The recess having expired, the House May 9, 2011 at 10:05 a.m.: The United States, as the first coun- was called to order by the Speaker pro That the Senate has added additional con- try to recognize Israel’s independence, tempore (Mr. GRAVES of Georgia) at 2 feree H.R. 658. forged an unbreakable bond with Israel p.m. Appointments: through our shared values and goals, United States Capitol Preservation Com- f and the partnership and cooperation mission. between our two countries has never PRAYER With best wishes, I am been stronger. The United States is Reverend Jane Wood, Jerusalem-Mt. Sincerely, KAREN L. HAAS. committed to ensuring Israel’s ability Pleasant United Methodist Church, to defend herself and will continue to Rockville, Maryland, offered the fol- f provide the most advanced assistance lowing prayer: in security and the most robust eco- O Lord our God, God of our past, PUTTING THE GULF BACK TO nomic aid. present, and future, we look to You WORK ACT In 63 years, Israel has persevered today as we begin this session of the against all odds, against foreign ar- (Mr. BOUSTANY asked and was United States House of Representa- mies, terrorism, and those who deny given permission to address the House tives. her right to exist. We thank You this afternoon for for 1 minute and to revise and extend Today we reaffirm the bond between those who are assembled here. They his remarks.) the United States and Israel, that it have been given a great privilege and Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I have will not be broken. And today the an awesome responsibility. said many times on this floor and in United States stands firmly with our Bestow upon them the wisdom, dis- meetings with constituents, this coun- great ally Israel in true friendship and cernment, and knowledge they need. Be try does not have an energy strategy, celebration. very near to each of them, and may and the only thing worse than not hav- this day be a day of accomplishment. ing an energy strategy is having bad f By Your grace, enable these Rep- energy policy. Yet the answer lies right WHOSE SIDE IS PAKISTAN ON? resentatives to continue on the ‘‘path here in our own backyard. We have the (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was to a more perfect Union.’’ resources, but this administration con- given permission to address the House Amen. tinues to block access. for 1 minute.) f Today we’re voting on H.R. 1229, the Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, after Putting the Gulf Back to Work Act. It THE JOURNAL years of funneling money to Pakistan, is crucial to restoring our own capa- we still don’t know whose side they are The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bilities to produce energy by moving on in this war on terror. Chair has examined the Journal of the forward with permit applications in a We have given Pakistan $12 billion in last day’s proceedings and announces sensible amount of time. foreign aid since 2002. We have reim- to the House his approval thereof. It’s deplorable that businesses, like bursed them $9 billion for their mili- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Leed Petroleum in Lafayette, Lou- tary operations in the war on terror. nal stands approved. isiana, with 22 employees, cannot get It’s time we freeze the foreign aid to f back to work and have no options un- Pakistan until we get some answers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE less we hold these regulators’ feet to about their knowledge of bin Laden’s the fire and force them to do their jobs. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the whereabouts. These independent producers and serv- We cannot continue to give Pakistan gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE) come ice companies, the backbone of Amer- forward and lead the House in the money in the hopes they will be our ican energy production, deserve an- Pledge of Allegiance. friend and ally. We did not trust them swers and real solutions. Mr. POE of Texas led the Pledge of enough to give them advance notice of With oil and gas prices skyrocketing, Allegiance as follows: the bin Laden operation. We even had there is no excuse for any delays to off- detailed plans to fight the Pakistanis if I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- shore energy production. The people of they interfered with the capture of bin lic for which it stands, one nation under God, this country are tired of uncertainty. Laden. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. They are tired of dependence on foreign Bin Laden was able to live in a man- f oil, and they’re tired of record gas sion right under the nose of the Paki- prices. stan military academy for years, but ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER The bottom line is we must begin the government officials say they didn’t PRO TEMPORE path toward a solid energy policy to know where bin Laden was. That state- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under get Americans back to work. There’s ment defies the evidence, and that clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair an- no excuse for delay. ‘‘dog just won’t hunt.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:15 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.002 H10MYPT1 rfrederick on DSKD9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3119 And that’s just the way it is. billions in government spending—just a businesses, and the poor. This adminis- f sample of what awaits the Nation tration apparently thinks the best way under ObamaCare. to help these folks is to raise their en- BOEING BEING BULLIED BY ergy taxes and then lend Brazil billions UNIONS AND THE NATIONAL f of dollars to drill for oil, while our LABOR RELATIONS BOARD b 1410 workers and our factories stand idle. (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina TAXES, PENALTIES, AND FEES IN What we need is a dose of common asked and was given permission to ad- PPACA sense when it comes to our domestic dress the House for 1 minute and to re- energy policy. We have to use our own vise and extend his remarks.) (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given oil, natural gas, and coal to create jobs Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. permission to address the House for 1 and stop the pain at the pump. minute and to revise and extend his re- Speaker, the National Labor Relations f Board has filed a complaint against the marks.) Boeing Corporation to stop thousands Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, the Pa- GAS PRICES of jobs at the currently built 1.2 mil- tient Protection Affordable Care Act, (Mr. STUTZMAN asked and was lion square foot production facility in billed as a health care bill, is actually given permission to address the House South Carolina. This is the second line a tax bill. It is riddled with fees and for 1 minute and to revise and extend for 787 jetliners which are so popular penalties that will drive up the cost of his remarks.) due to 20 percent less fuel use than any health care by imposing taxes on fami- Mr. STUTZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise other airplane of its size. lies and businesses. today with concern over oil prices and Manufacturing employees locate in Included in the law was a tax in- the effect these high prices have on the South Carolina due to the welcoming crease on nonmedical expenditures American consumer. climate provided by the right-to-work from a health savings account. There In my district in northeast Indiana, laws, with trained workers educated at has always been a 10 percent penalty, fuel prices are around $4.10 a gallon. world-class technical colleges. Boeing but now it jumps to 20 percent. Just this morning, WANE TV reported has a right to contract to work where In addition, beginning next year, em- gas prices in northeast Indiana will be it’s in the best interest of its share- ployers who have 50 full-time employ- at $4.29 by the end of today. At $4.29 a holders and workers. ees for the previous calendar year must gallon, many of my constituents will I appreciate Governor Nikki Haley offer health coverage that meets the not get out of the gas station for under leading the defense of our workers minimum essential benefit coverage re- $80. against the Obama administration’s at- quirement of the Secretary of Health The Third Congressional District of tack. I am grateful Attorney General and Human Services, and that coverage Indiana is rural and geographically ex- Alan Wilson is recruiting fellow attor- requirement is likely to cost $52 billion pansive, causing many constituents to neys general across America to protect over the next 10 years, hardly the way fill up their gas tanks two to three jobs. South Carolina is fortunate to to foster job creation in an economy times a week simply from commuting have America’s youngest Governor and that desperately needs jobs. to and from work. For many, this cost America’s youngest attorney general The individual mandate starts out as makes their total monthly expenditure energetically standing up for freedom a tax; then it is a penalty. Oh, now it’s for gas at or above their rent or mort- of American workers. back to a tax again. The administra- gage payment. Welcome to Washington Adjutant tion creatively changed its position When President Obama took office, General Bob Livingston, former 218th when it realized that the mandate was we saw gas prices at a national average commander in Afghanistan, with Legis- indeed a tax, even though it violated of $1.84. Now we are told gas prices lative Liaison Matt Nichols. the President’s own pledge during the could be as high as $5 by Memorial In conclusion, God bless our troops, campaign not to raise taxes on middle Day. We cannot continue the status and we will never forget September the class Americans to pass his signature quo and expect Hoosiers to pay at the 11th in the global war on terrorism. health care legislation. pump. f The taxes in the health care law will That is why, Mr. Speaker, I support affect everyone inevitably and cannot H.R. 1229, the Putting the Gulf of Mex- MASSACHUSETTS FUTURE help but drive up the cost of health ico Back to Work Act, and H.R. 1231, (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- care in this country. Reversing the President’s Offshore mission to address the House for 1 f Moratorium Act, sponsored by Mr. minute and to revise and extend his re- HASTINGS of Washington. These bills, marks.) STOP THE PAIN AT THE GAS along with H.R. 1230, the Restarting Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, we only PUMP American Offshore Leasing Now Act, need to look at Massachusetts to see a (Mr. HARRIS asked and was given that the House passed last week, will preview of what is in store if we fail to permission to address the House for 1 help us move away from our depend- repeal ObamaCare. minute.) ence on foreign oil by opening restric- Just a few years ago, it was predicted Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, with tions placed on the Outer Continental that the Massachusetts health reform Americans feeling pain at the gas Shelf, allowing us to tap into our do- would reduce emergency room care by pump, I am so glad that the House re- mestic resources. Doing this will pro- getting patients in to see primary care mains focused on lowering the cost of vide jobs to more Americans and lower physicians. But a new survey shows energy and creating an environment our gas prices. that only half of primary care physi- for positive job growth. f cians are able to accept new patients American energy production has been RECESS right now. It now takes 48 days to see handcuffed by a moratorium that the an internist for a routine checkup. Pre- President has placed on new oil, nat- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- miums in Massachusetts remain among ural gas, and coal production right ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair the highest in the Nation. Low reim- here in the United States. Mr. Speaker, declares the House in recess subject to bursements in the Commonwealth Care there is simply no reason that a coun- the call of the Chair. health plan mean that only about half try with the largest fossil fuel reserves Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 14 min- of doctors accept the State-managed in the world should be suffering utes p.m.), the House stood in recess insurance. through another energy crisis, a crisis subject to the call of the Chair. Far from solving Massachusetts’ that has already cost America thou- f health care crisis, the health reform sands of jobs, forced manufacturers to b 1600 law has created problems of its own. relocate overseas, and made a gallon of The Massachusetts Medical Society gas unaffordable. AFTER RECESS finds that the environment for physi- The folks that get hurt the most are The recess having expired, the House cians continues to deteriorate, despite our seniors on fixed incomes, small was called to order by the Speaker pro

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:15 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.011 H10MYPT1 rfrederick on DSKD9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE H3120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 10, 2011 tempore (Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio) at 4 The bill being considered by the future. Republicans are pursuing an p.m. House today will help address all of all-of-the-above energy approach to f these concerns. It will put the people American energy production to create and businesses along the gulf back to jobs, generate revenue, lower gasoline GENERAL LEAVE work by requiring the administration prices, and strengthen our national se- Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I ask to act on new drilling permits in a curity. The Obama administration and unanimous consent that all Members timely manner. For Americans across congressional Democrats, on the other may have 5 legislative days in which to the country who are suffering from ris- hand, want to make energy more ex- revise and extend their remarks and in- ing gasoline prices, this bill acts now pensive. Their agenda is to raise taxes clude extraneous material on the bill, to expand American production to help to make energy production more dif- H.R. 1229. lower costs. H.R. 1229, the Putting the ficult and costly. We saw proof of this The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Gulf Back to Work Act, sets a firm last Congress when they did everything objection to the request of the gen- time line for the Secretary of the Inte- they could to push through the job-de- tleman from Colorado? rior to act on permits. Let me be very stroying Waxman-Markey national en- There was no objection. clear. Action does not necessarily ergy tax. Now they are trying to in- f mean approval. Action simply means crease taxes on American energy pro- that the Secretary must make a deci- ducers. PUTTING THE GULF OF MEXICO While Americans are looking for so- BACK TO WORK ACT sion either to approve or to deny a per- mit. The bill gives the Secretary 30 lutions to lower gasoline prices, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- days to act, along with two 15-day ex- Democrats’ proposals would increase ant to House Resolution 245 and rule tensions. This 30-day time frame is prices even higher. How in the world XVIII, the Chair declares the House in consistent with the time line for ap- higher prices and taxes on energy the Committee of the Whole House on proving exploration plans, which are would help Americans at the gas pump the state of the Union for the consider- far more complicated. A deadline is is beyond me. ation of the bill, H.R. 1229. necessary in order to stop the endless It’s time for Congress to take steps bureaucratic delays and inaction that to end the economic pain in the gulf by b 1601 allowing people to return to work. It’s are currently taking place and to pro- IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE time to ease the pain of high gasoline vide companies with some certainty. Accordingly, the House resolved There are over 50 permitted projects prices by expanding American energy itself into the Committee of the Whole in the Gulf of Mexico that were under production. I urge my colleagues to House on the state of the Union for the way when the Obama administration support this important legislation to consideration of the bill (H.R. 1229) to imposed the moratorium in May 2010. create jobs, to lower prices, including amend the Outer Continental Shelf Nearly a year later, over 40 of those the price of gas at the pump, and to Lands Act to facilitate the safe and same 50 projects have yet to resume strengthen our national security. timely production of American energy I reserve the balance of my time. work. This bill would give the Sec- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chairman, I yield my- resources from the Gulf of Mexico, with retary 30 days to restart these projects Mr. WOMACK in the chair. self as much time as I may consume. that have already been approved. I rise in strong opposition to H.R. The Clerk read the title of the bill. I want to stress that H.R. 1229 will The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the 1229. Need I remind the Members of this have an immediate impact on jobs and body that 1 year and 19 days ago, the bill is considered read the first time. energy production. Each drilling plat- The gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, form supports 800 to 1,400 jobs. Each killing 11 workers and creating eco- LAMBORN) and the gentleman from New permit that is issued translates into nomic and environmental havoc. For 87 Jersey (Mr. HOLT) each will control 30 several hundred people returning to days following the explosion, more minutes. work. In addition, there are production The Chair recognizes the gentleman than 4 million barrels of oil spewed wells just waiting for permits to re- from the blown-out Macondo well, from Colorado. sume work, meaning that more Amer- coating nearly 1,000 miles of gulf coast- Mr. LAMBORN. I yield myself such ican energy could come online within line and temporarily closing over 88 time as I may consume. months of a permit being issued. Per- square miles of some of the Nation’s Mr. Chairman, families and busi- haps most importantly, H.R. 1229 also most productive fishing grounds. Yet nesses across the country are strug- makes significant safety improve- this Congress has not enacted a single gling with skyrocketing gasoline prices ments. U.S. offshore drilling helps cre- legislative reform to improve the safe- that in many places have already ate American energy and American ty of offshore drilling. Instead, the ma- passed $4 per gallon. Everyday activi- jobs, but it must be done in a safe and jority now brings forward in the name ties, such as commuting to work or responsible manner. of spurious claims a bill to encourage taking the kids to soccer practice, have The bill reforms current law by re- more domestic offshore drilling with- strained family budgets, forcing Amer- quiring a drilling company to obtain a out applying the lessons learned from icans to make tough choices and sac- permit to drill from the Secretary. the gulf blowout. With the spurious rifices. Unfortunately, rising gasoline Currently, such a permit is not re- claim that more domestic offshore prices are not the only energy crisis quired by law, only by regulation. The drilling will lower gas prices, they currently hurting our country. For bill further reforms the law by requir- claim that we have to grease the skids, over a year, communities along the ing the Secretary to conduct a safety we have to open the doors, we have to Gulf of Mexico have suffered through a review. The bill ensures that all pro- give further breaks to the oil compa- real and then de facto moratorium on posed drilling operations must, quote, nies. offshore drilling imposed by the Obama meet all critical safety system require- administration. The administration’s ments, including blowout prevention, b 1610 intentional slow-walking of drilling and oil spill response and containment Now, sadly, it seems their motto is permits has cost 12,000 jobs according requirements. ‘‘Ignore the spill. Drill, baby, drill.’’ to their own estimates. According to Finally, this bill establishes an expe- Frankly, the majority’s trio of off- economist Dr. Joseph Mason, this dited judicial review process for resolv- shore drilling bills were written as could cost over 36,000 jobs nationwide if ing lawsuits relating to gulf permits. though the Deepwater Horizon disaster businesses and their employees are not This reform ensures that ending the de had never occurred. That’s why I refer allowed to return to work soon. Over facto moratorium imposed by the to them as the ‘‘amnesia acts.’’ Collec- the past month, the Natural Resources Obama administration isn’t replaced tively, they will make offshore drilling Committee has heard from numerous by paralyzing and frivolous lawsuits less safe while opening up vast new small businesses in Louisiana that that could take years to resolve. swaths of our coastlines without add- have had to lay off hundreds of people, What we will see today during the ing any new safety requirements or en- eliminate benefits and diminish their course of this debate are two very dif- vironmental safeguards on the oil and savings just to try to stay afloat. ferent approaches to America’s energy gas industry.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:15 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.007 H10MYPT1 rfrederick on DSKD9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3121 So today we are taking up the second effect on oil prices would be ‘‘insignifi- Mr. HOLT. I reserve the balance of ‘‘amnesia act.’’ H.R. 1229 would impose cant.’’ my time. artificial and arbitrary deadlines on H.R. 1229 also contains language de- Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I the Department of the Interior to ap- signed to close the doors of the court- yield 2 minutes to a Member who is prove permits to drill. Specifically, house to citizens who believe that the doing an excellent job of pointing out this legislation would require the De- Federal Government is not complying the need for bringing jobs and produc- partment to act on a permit to drill with the law. Imagine that. Citizens tion back online in Louisiana and in within 30 days. After 60 days, whether who are trying to be diligent citizens the gulf, the gentleman from Louisiana or not—whether or not, let me empha- would not be able to make sure that (Mr. FLEMING). size that—the safety and environ- the law is being applied. Citizens from Mr. FLEMING. I thank the gen- mental review has been completed by Florida or Alabama would be forced to tleman for allowing me to speak on the Interior Department, the drilling bring any lawsuits regarding energy this important issue, H.R. 1229. application would be deemed approved. projects in the Gulf of Mexico to Lou- Mr. Chairman, as you know, it is one Need I remind my colleagues, Mr. isiana or Texas courts. In addition, of a trifecta of bills that we’re passing Chairman, that offshore drilling in U.S. H.R. 1229 contains language that would out of the House, once and for all and waters was determined by the spill prevent attorneys’ fees from being after 40 years, to begin actually put- commission, the bipartisan, inde- awarded in successful cases—a deter- ting together a cogent energy policy pendent spill commission, to be four rent if I’ve ever heard of one. These for this country. Now, before I talk times more deadly than in other parts provisions are aimed at environmental about it, I do want to make a couple of of the world prior to the Deepwater Ho- plaintiffs, but will almost certainly im- comments. rizon tragedy. It was four times more pair the legal rights of many other po- Our President has been saying over deadly to drill in the gulf by the same tential plaintiffs, including other oil and over again that our energy produc- companies than to drill, for example, and gas companies. tion, our oil production is at the high- in the North Sea, hardly a comfortable In the wake of the Deepwater Hori- est level it has ever been. ED MARKEY, environment. Now, under this bill, we zon disaster, the principles guiding off- the ranking member of the committee could actually have less careful over- shore drilling should be smart and safe. said the same thing. Mr. Salazar of In- sight and review of offshore drilling If H.R. 1229 is enacted, the guiding terior, Mr. Bromwich just the other than we had before the Deepwater Ho- principles will be fast and loose. This is day, and Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ said rizon disaster. the wrong response to the largest oil the same thing. This bill is a dangerous solution in spill in U.S. waters. We should not rush Why are you saying this? Very clearly, right now we are pro- search of a really nonexistent problem. to allow drilling permits to be deemed ducing oil at a level of 6 million barrels Since the implementation of new safe- approved without the appropriate safe- a day, down from a high in 1972 of 9 ty and environmental standards in ty and environmental checks. We million barrels a day; and off the gulf June of last year, the Department has should not provide blanket extensions coast, where you claim that production added staff, improved its review, and to existing leases. We should not close is its highest ever, we were down from has issued 52 shallow water drilling the doors of the courthouse to Amer- 1.7 million barrels a day last year to permits. Only six more permits cur- ican citizens. We should not pass this 1.59 million today, and it will be going rently are pending. Since the oil indus- bill. down by another 225,000 barrels of oil try demonstrated the capability to I reserve the balance of my time. per day by next year. contain a deepwater blowout in mid- Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I For heaven’s sake, there’s a reason February, we think, the Department yield 1 minute to a new member of the we have a structural increase in the has issued permits for 13 new deep- Natural Resources Committee, a mem- cost of our energy. It is, very simply, water wells. There are only 12 permits ber who is jumping in and making an that we’re constraining the output of in the queue for approval; yet the ma- immediate impact on the need for in- oil. So let’s get on it. Let’s finally jority is claiming we’ve got to grease creasing our energy production, the start producing oil in this country, and the skids, that we’ve got to remove any gentleman from Ohio (Mr. JOHNSON). let’s become energy independent once impediments for the oil companies, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Mr. Chair- man, today we are taking up the Put- and for all. that we have to ‘‘drill, baby, drill.’’ Louisiana is being hurt in two ways. Ironically, the enactment of H.R. 1229 ting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Number one, of course, is the increas- could halt this progress. This bill could Act, which will accomplish two very ing price of gasoline; but it’s also jobs. hamper new permits being issued or important goals: create jobs and help As the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. JOHN- stop new permits altogether because lower energy costs. It will end the SON) just mentioned, Dr. Joseph Mason the Department might be forced to Obama administration’s de facto drill- from Louisiana State University, from deny permits if the safety and environ- ing moratorium in the gulf in a way my home State, said that we’re looking mental reviews are not completed in that is safe, transparent, and respon- at a loss of 36,137 jobs over an 18-month the arbitrary 60 days. sible. period out of the gulf coast alone. In Moreover, Mr. Chairman, this legisla- A study from Louisiana State Uni- February, Seahawk Drilling, which tion would issue a blanket extension of versity predicted that keeping this owned and operated 20 rigs on the gulf existing leases. In contrast to this permitorium in place for 18 months coast, filed chapter 11 due to the across-the-board approach, the Depart- could cause the loss of more than 36,000 Obama administration’s de facto mora- ment is working on a case-by-case jobs nationwide. We simply can’t afford torium. basis to extend existing leases affected the Obama administration’s job-killing by the temporary suspension of new policies. Rather than putting Ameri- b 1620 drilling, where such action is war- cans back to work, they’re seriously The CHAIR. The time of the gen- ranted, not on a blanket basis but on impacting America’s energy produc- tleman has expired. the basis of the actual facts, of the ac- tion. The ‘‘March 2011 Short-Term En- Mr. LAMBORN. I yield the gen- tual evidence. H.R. 1229 would give a ergy Outlook’’ from the Energy Infor- tleman an additional 30 seconds. free ride to companies even if their mation Administration noted that pro- Mr. FLEMING. I thank the gen- leases are many years from expiring. duction from the Gulf of Mexico is ex- tleman. With regard to the comment that has pected to fall by 240,000 barrels per day We have lost 12 rigs so far to such been made already in this debate, that this year. countries as Nigeria, Egypt, the Congo, this is about prices at the gasoline If we’re going to become energy se- and Brazil, and guess who we just gave pump, need I remind my colleagues— cure, we need to increase our energy $2 billion to drill oil? Brazil, of all now, this was under the George Bush production, not limit it; and we need to places. So we gave them the rig, we administration—that in 2008, the En- commit ourselves to developing our gave them the money so they can drill ergy Information Administration said, own resources. The Putting the Gulf of oil to sell back to us and to put tax if all drilling over the entire east coast Mexico Back to Work Act will help do money into their coffers. For heaven’s Continental Shelf were opened up, the that. sake, this is crazy.

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The gentleman used the and he could not have paid for them to has experienced firsthand the economic term ‘‘trifecta.’’ It’s a curious selection go to college if not for the opportunity cost of oil spills. of words because, indeed, you could see to drill in the Gulf of Mexico. Mrs. CAPPS. I thank my colleague the oil companies right now lining up My colleagues should understand from New Jersey for recognizing me. at the ticket window to cash in their that down there we create jobs. We cre- Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposi- trifecta winnings if this goes forward. ate good-paying jobs, not minimum- tion to H.R. 1229. A year ago BP’s Deep- The oil companies are currently sit- wage jobs, the type of jobs that provide water Horizon rig exploded in the Gulf ting on 60 million acres of public land for the American family and allow the of Mexico, leaving 11 people dead and onshore and offshore in which they are American Dream to be a reality. over 1,000 miles of shoreline oiled. It not producing. The oil industry is sit- Mr. HOLT. We are indeed concerned also left the local economy in sham- ting on more than 11.5 billion barrels of about jobs. For the example that my bles. The once lucrative fishing and oil, nearly as much as they could ever friend from Louisiana gives about tourism businesses were devastated by get from drilling up and down the east someone whose livelihood is at stake, I this spill. Many gulf residents are still coast and the west coast. This is where could produce dozens of others, maybe struggling, and yet the oil industry they should be directing their atten- a shrimp fisherman. You know, my would have us believe it suffered great- tion, but instead, where are they di- friends maybe remember the ‘‘Forrest ly during the temporary moratorium recting their attention as they bring in Gump’’ movie. They’ve seen those pic- on new drilling. The fact is the gulf profits that for this year looked to be tures. In fact, my friend from Lou- produced 1.6 million barrels of oil per something like $100 billion? They are isiana probably has been out on one of day last year, an all-time record, and using those profits not to provide more those shrimp boats. Well, they were still the industry is clamoring for resources for the American people but sitting idle. They were sitting idle for more. Today, we’re considering another bill to buy back stock. Exxon, which had weeks and weeks. on their wish list that sidesteps safety about a $10 billion profit in the first The breeding grounds, the fisheries, and environmental safeguards. H.R. were and still are in jeopardy. People quarter of this year, just the first three 1229 forces this administration to un- all over the country are not buying the months, used most of its money, more reasonably rush the permitting process fish that drank of this black gold. In than half of it, to buy back stock. for drilling activities. These permits So it is curious that my colleague fact, 88,000 square miles, as I said ear- are a final review opportunity for the used the phrase ‘‘trifecta’’ because, in- lier, of fisheries were polluted by this Federal Government to ensure that ev- deed, this is a bonanza, a big winning tremendous spill, and need I remind my erything is in place before an oil com- ticket for the Big Oil companies. colleagues that the coastal commu- pany drills deep into our ocean floor, I reserve the balance of my time. nities of the Gulf of Mexico, the heart but the majority is using the strain of Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, at of offshore drilling, that the jobs that high gas prices to push Americans into this point I would like to yield 1 are dependent on tourism and fishing thinking that drilling is safe and that minute to a new member of the com- exceed all the natural resource extrac- hurrying these permits will bring down mittee who represents a district right tion and mining jobs by a factor of five, costs. on the gulf coast and is passionate five times as many jobs dependent on about what is happening and not hap- tourism and fisheries. b 1630 pening down there and what should be Yes, we should learn the lesson, rath- It’s as if we learned nothing from the happening, the gentleman from Lou- er than hurrying through these per- BP oil disaster. Mr. Chairman, we can- isiana (Mr. LANDRY). mits. We should learn the lessons of not say drilling is safe when Congress Mr. LANDRY. Mr. Chairman, my col- last year’s oil spill and protect those has not taken necessary steps to leagues on the other side of the aisle jobs. strengthen protections for rig workers should listen to this story. It’s a true I reserve the balance of my time. and the environment. We cannot say life story very well. It talks about the Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I drilling is safe when the industry has face of Big Oil, and I’m going to tell yield 1 minute to the gentleman from yet to prove it has better means of pre- you what it is. Arizona, who’s a new member of the venting or cleaning up a spill than we There’s a little community in my dis- committee and understands these saw that it did a year ago, and we can- trict named Coteau Holmes which has issues well, Mr. GOSAR. not say drilling is safe when the gov- been around since the Cajuns were (Mr. GOSAR asked and was given ernment lacks the resources it needs to kicked out of Acadian and settled down permission to revise and extend his re- police an industry that for years into Louisiana. It’s a fishing village. marks.) policed itself, to perilous ends. There’s a gentleman down there who Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, the peo- While the Obama administration has graduated high school in 1968 and ple in my district are hurting. Rising started acting on the lessons of the began to work in the oil and gas indus- gas prices are cutting deep into family spill, Michael Bromwich, the head off- try, and for 30 years, he worked in the budgets. Food prices are skyrocketing. shore drilling regulator, told the New oil and gas industry. He raised two Communities that are home to destina- York Times that his agency ‘‘still children in that oil and gas industry, tion locations like the Grand Canyon lacks the resources, personnel, train- never asked the government for any- are bracing themselves for fewer sum- ing, technology, enforcement tools, thing other than to ply his trade. mer visitors because families simply regulations, and legislation that it The experience he gained in the Gulf cannot afford to travel. needs to do its job properly.’’ of Mexico led him to work on the first Main Street America can no longer Mr. Chairman, we know how to re- Deepwater projects in the Gulf of Mex- afford inaction from the President and duce the risk of oil spills. The Presi- ico. He worked for Shell Oil and Gas— his administration, and that is why I dent’s oil spill commission laid out a Big Oil—and guess what. When he re- stand here today in support of H.R. list of recommendations for how Con- tired, he was making in excess of $1,750 1229. The bill not only will put thou- gress can prevent another spill from a day. He put two kids through college. sands of Americans back to work, it occurring. Many of my colleagues have The CHAIR. The time of the gen- would increase our production of oil amendments to put those recommenda- tleman has expired. here at home and lower the cost of gas. tions in place. I hope this House will Mr. LAMBORN. I yield the gen- It is time we put our country back to adopt them so we can say that drilling tleman an additional 30 seconds. work and use our resources here at is safer. Mr. LANDRY. If this is not the home instead of abroad, and it is time Vote ‘‘no’’ on H.R. 1229. Let’s not pro- American Dream that my colleagues the government makes a serious com- mote reckless drilling that will fail to

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We including blowout prevention; and B, quire of the Chair how much time is re- have not recovered. The hotels and mo- oil spill response and containment re- maining for both sides. tels on the beach, the seafood industry, quirements.’’ The CHAIR. The gentleman from Col- all the mom and pop shops who are de- So when we look at the facts, we orado has 18 minutes remaining, and pendent on the tourism industry, we should start with the text of the bill the gentleman from New Jersey has 16 are still struggling to come back. We itself. minutes remaining. want to adopt the recommendations of At this point, I would like to yield 1 Mr. LAMBORN. Then I would like to the oil spill commission that rec- minute to the gentleman from the yield 1 minute to the gentleman from ommends stronger safety standards, State of Louisiana (Mr. FLEMING). California (Mr. MCCLINTOCK). something like that which was passed Mr. FLEMING. I thank the gen- Mr. MCCLINTOCK. I thank the gen- on a bipartisan basis here in the House tleman. tleman for yielding. last year. I wanted to respond to a couple of Mr. Chairman, when I was listening Now to add insult to injury, my Re- things from the other side. First of all, to the gentlelady from California and publican colleagues recently passed a Mr. LANDRY and I are both from Lou- her colleagues, I was reminded of Mark budget that gives taxpayer subsidies to isiana. We are not potted plants. We Twain’s warning that we should be the Big Oil companies. In the face of a are actually from a State that is on the careful to get out of an experience only burgeoning debt and deficit and in the coast. In fact, Mr. LANDRY lives, actu- the wisdom that is there and then stop, face of huge profits by the oil compa- ally, on the coast. So I think we speak lest we be like the cat that sits on a nies, why should the American tax- from experience and knowledge on hot stove lid. That cat will not sit on a payers be subsidizing the bottom line that. hot stove lid again—and this is good— of the most profitable corporations in With respect to seafood, yes, there is but, also, it will not sit on a cold stove the world? Instead, it is time for a a problem with the seafood. It’s a per- lid again. meaningful, comprehensive energy ception problem. Seafood in Louisiana The cost of the irrational reaction by strategy to lower gas prices because it is the safest seafood in the world. We this administration to what was, in es- appears that that’s what we all are in have just got to get that message out sence, a mechanical failure of a blow- agreement to do. But to do that, it’s to the American people. out preventer is horrific, as measured not to eliminate safety standards for Let’s talk about subsidies. We hear in unemployed families, higher energy drilling. That’s silly. What we should about subsidies. Well, you know there prices, lost business to shops through- do is end the giveaways to Big Oil, is a profiteer when it comes to oil: 36 to out the region, and lost royalties to eliminate the $5 billion in subsidies 63 cents per gallon is swept off the top. the Nation’s Treasury. It is said that and loopholes that the oil companies And who profits from that? The gov- the economic damage done by this ad- receive each year. Let’s prohibit Wall ernment profits from it. And what does ministration in response to the oil spill Street speculators from artificially the government do with much of that could be far greater than that done by driving up oil prices. Let’s develop money? It puts it into so-called alter- the oil spill itself, and I believe it. I super-efficient cars and clean alter- native energy with so-called phony would suggest a little common sense native energies that will create good green jobs that we are yet to see being will go a long way, and this bill pro- jobs in America and then bring down produced, wind and solar, et cetera. The CHAIR. The time of the gen- vides it. gas prices. Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chairman, earlier the Mr. Chairman, finally, I caution the tleman has expired. Mr. LAMBORN. I yield the gen- gentleman mentioned Brazil. The bill oil companies and their friends in Con- before us would grant a blanket exten- tleman an additional 15 seconds. gress that the BP Deepwater Horizon Mr. FLEMING. Now, it’s also been sion for leases in the gulf that are blowout was only 1 year ago. Most of suggested, Well, perhaps we should about to expire. And according to the the necessary safety standards and rec- punish these evil oil companies by tax- Interior Department, this amendment ommendations of the bipartisan oil ing them. Mr. Chairman, who pays the would extend about 100 leases and costs spill commission have not been adopt- taxes? It’s the consumers. It’s the about $6 million over 10 years. Well, 12 ed. No one should be pressing for unbri- American people. You add a 10 percent of those leases that would be extended dled drilling without ensuring that an- tax to oil exploration or gasoline or automatically belong to Petrobras, the other blowout disaster would never whatever, and it’s us, it’s we—we are Brazilian oil giant. It would, indeed, happen again. Otherwise, many of us the ones who will have to pay that, not provide a windfall given from Amer- on the gulf coast view the blind-eyed the oil companies. ican taxpayers to the State-owned Bra- push as a serious threat to our multi- zilian oil giant Petrobras. Yes, this bill billion dollar tourism and fishing in- b 1640 in front of us now. dustries and our coastal environmental Like any company, they pass these I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the resources. costs along to the consumer. So I want gentlewoman from Florida, Represent- Florida’s long-term economic health to see gas prices go down, not up, like ative CASTOR, who, unlike some of the is dependent on clean water and clean the other side. debaters today, is someone who actu- beaches and clean oceans. Our economy Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chairman, I am now ally lives on the Gulf of Mexico. is struggling right now. I am confident pleased to yield such time as he may Ms. CASTOR of Florida. I thank my that Florida’s economy will recover, consume to the gentleman from Massa- colleague for yielding time. but Florida’s long-term economic out- chusetts (Mr. MARKEY), the ranking Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposi- look will suffer immensely if we have member on the full committee, and tion to H.R. 1229. to suffer through another blowout dis- someone who has done as much as any- This Republican proposal is very poor aster. one in this body to create green jobs in public policy. And as a Member who Mr. Chairman, we need an honest dia- America over the decades. represents a community that is de- logue on energy solutions based on Mr. MARKEY. I thank the gentleman pendent on the gulf coast’s economy, facts. Americans are clamoring for from New Jersey very much, and I frankly, it is appalling for my Repub- comprehensive long-term energy solu- thank him for his leadership on these lican friends to press to eliminate safe- tions so we are less dependent on for- issues. We’re partners in this effort to ty standards on oil companies who eign oil. try to move toward a new energy direc- want to continue to drill and come Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I tion. closer and closer to our beautiful would like to point out that anyone So last week we had a debate on the beaches. Really, it is beyond the pale. who reads the bill will see on the bot- issue of whether or not the $4 billion

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Shell reported $8.8 billion; BP, the other pocket of the consumer, the you, this is the same company that $7.1 billion; Chevron, $6.2 billion; consumer as a taxpayer, and then they couldn’t figure it out a year ago, and ConocoPhillips, $3 billion. That’s in the say you can’t take away those tax they’re amongst the wealthiest compa- first 3 months of this year. breaks either. nies in the world. But if you, the De- But you know what the argument is, So that’s a very interesting position partment of the Interior, if you can’t from the Republican side, is that they to have to defend at this point in time, figure out what we can do, we the com- would be punished if the consumer, if especially since they’re saying that pany can do in 60 days, we get to have the taxpayer didn’t also give them an they want to cut back on the benefits the lease and we get to go ahead. additional $4 billion in tax breaks. for Grandma on Medicare. They want b 1650 So let’s just look at this chart. This to cut back the budget by 70 percent on is how much they made as people are wind and solar, on geothermal and bio- It is kind of like the NBA, except the pulling up to the pump paying $3.80, $4, mass. They want to cut back the budg- consequences aren’t that your home $4.20 all across America. Now, you et to help Grandma stay in a nursing team loses; it’s that your home team know what the oil companies could do? home with Alzheimer’s. loses its job, your home team loses its They could say, You know what? I But one thing you should never environment because another cata- think we made too much. I think what touch, and that’s the $4 billion for strophic accident has occurred. That’s we should do in the first quarter is just ExxonMobil, Shell and BP from the what they do with this bill. They put a lower the price at the pump so we don’t taxpayers, even as they’re reporting shot clock on it. make so much. Maybe we don’t have to the largest profits in the history of the So I think if the American people are have the consumer paying $4 a gallon. world that any corporation’s made. looking at the absurdity of this situa- Maybe we, ExxonMobil, maybe we And now, today, they have the te- tion with these companies, look at the could have made 9.7. Maybe Shell could merity to come out here on the floor companies that are lobbying for this: have made 7.8, maybe BP could have and they’re looking for more. What ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Chevron, and made only $6.1 billion, maybe Chevron this first bill that we’re about to con- ConocoPhillips. These are the compa- could have made only $5.2 billion. In sider does is it legislates possible in- nies that 1 year ago said that they other words, maybe they each could timidation of Federal safety reviewers could evacuate walruses from the Gulf have made $1 billion less, and that and puts a time clock on looking at the of Mexico. They had an emergency re- would be $4 billion in the first quarter. most controversial leases. sponse plan in the event of a spill. But, no. They decide that if the war Now, mind you, just 1 year ago in the Well, the problem was, of course, that in Libya is going to take 1.2 million Gulf of Mexico we were looking with they each had put it in writing; they barrels of oil off the market, if the amazement at the worst single envi- had each put it in as an application to Saudi Arabians are going to take ronmental disaster in American his- the Department of the Interior to drill 800,000 barrels of oil off the market, tory, and that is BP with no idea about in the Gulf of Mexico. But walruses, as that that’s a free market. And so if the how they were going to stop 4 million every sixth grade child knows, have price goes up to skyrocketing heights, barrels of oil going into the Gulf of not lived in the Gulf of Mexico for 3 we have a right to take all that extra Mexico. They had no idea how to stop million years. So these are the compa- money out of the consumers’ pockets. it. And the American people, the world nies that we are now supposed to trust. That’s the free market. The war in was tuned into the spill cam, almost, Put it on a shot clock, they say. Just Libya is a free market. Saudi Arabia you know, fixated on this complete let the Department of the Interior try taking 800,000 barrels off the market, lack of safety, complete lack of prepa- to figure out everything that we are that’s a free market. ration to protect the life and the liveli- planning for Florida, Alabama, Lou- Now, the American consumer, they hoods of the people who live around the isiana, Texas. look at it and they say that’s not a free Gulf of Mexico. And, by the way, the way the gulf market. The American taxpayers, they So what’s the response of the Repub- stream works is pulling a lot of that look at it and they say that’s not the lican Party 1 year later? Is it to pass a pollution, if it’s bad, in God knows how free market. We’re sending over more safety bill? Is it to implement the rec- many directions, and the fish that get bombers. We’re sending over more ommendations of the BP Spill Commis- exposed to it put into the food chain troops. We’re adding more to the de- sion, this blue ribbon panel of experts with endocrine disrupters, cancer-caus- fense budget of the country. Why would that identified that there are systemic ing agents, potentially harming fami- we do that? What does that have to do failures in the safety precautions built lies. But 60 days is all you have got. with the free market? What does this into drilling in the United States? Is it It’s kind of like the NBA, when we increase in defense expenditures and to deal with the fact that they identi- think that’s how oil drilling should be, the number of young men and women fied that there are four times higher fa- too, because we trust these companies. that we send over to the Middle East to talities on American rigs as there are They are obviously the most safety protect this cordon of oil tankers com- on European rigs drilling off the shores conscious companies that this world ing into the United States have to do of Europe? has ever known, because we can see with the free market? No. All that legislation is stopped how really responsible they are in deal- But nonetheless, that’s the argument dead in its tracks. What they argue is ing with consumers. of the Republicans and, by the way, of we have got to give, you know, kind of They had a chance not to charge $4 a ExxonMobil and Shell and BP. They de- a shot clock. You know how in the gallon because we are having a war in serve these profits, they say, just for 3 NBA, when you’re watching TV and Libya and the Saudi Arabians took 800 months. you only have 24 seconds to shoot a barrels off the market, believe it or By the way, you can multiply each basketball, and so that creates a real not, our friends the Saudis, over the one of these numbers by at least four, intensity or else you lose the ball? last 6 weeks. But now we are just going at least the next three quarters of 2011 Well, that’s kind of what they want to to pretend that they are really good as well, and project ExxonMobil mak- say now to the Department of the Inte- and responsible companies, and for ing $40 billion this year and Shell 34 or rior. We’re putting you on a shot clock. them, so they can get all the leases $35 billion, et cetera, et cetera. You have 60 days. You have 60 days to that they want, they are on a shot But the Republicans say they still decide: Is that drilling rig safe? Have clock—60 days. need the extra $4 billion from the tax- the precautions been put in place to en- Good luck to the Department of the payer pocket. So they dip into one sure that a catastrophic accident can’t Interior. Good luck to the environ- pocket, the consuming pocket, and happen? ment. Good luck to the consumer.

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You see, come energy independent. et that cut the wind and solar budget they want to punish those who make a If you look at the results of their by 70 percent. profit while they give taxpayer money policies, not only has it yielded higher You know, if you are a kid in Amer- to those who fail, who are too big to gas prices at the pump, but for any- ica and it is 2011 and you are looking at fail. They punish the companies who body on the other side that suggests this debate, you’re saying to yourself: make profits in this country while they that cutting off the supply has nothing They cut the solar and wind budget in give our money to those who fail to to do with the price of oil, they need to 2011 by 70 percent, and they are giving make a profit. go back and take a basic economics the oil companies unlimited profits, It amazes me, because what really course. unlimited tax breaks, and unlimited matters here, what really creates jobs I don’t think OPEC could have devel- access after 60 days to wherever they not only in my district but in everyone oped a better policy than what they want to drill off of the coastline? Now, else’s district is affordable energy. Af- have got right now, because they are that’s an upside-down agenda. fordable energy is what powers the U.S. saying basically we are not allowing And you have already heard some of economy. our people to go back to work in the the denigrating comments about wind If they want to bring the profits of United States, but the President wants and solar, which does reflect, I hate to those four Big Oil companies down, to encourage drilling in Brazil. He say it, a deep-seated attitude about they should vote for this bill. Because asked the Saudis to produce more en- these renewable energy resources. But, when we drive the price of oil down and ergy. We have got billions of barrels in you know, politics. when we drive the price at the pump America, and our people can’t even go And I think America is all about the down, we are going to drive those prof- back to work. future, and the future is about wind. its down and we are going to take away So this legislation at least says, It’s about solar. It’s about moving to our dependency on those foreign coun- enough of this delay, enough of the all electric vehicles. It’s about the tries that are making way more profits foolishness and the games and blaming agenda that they just pretty much than those private companies. everybody else while gas prices con- defunded in their budget that they had So I urge my colleagues to remember tinue to skyrocket. Prices have more the votes here on the House floor. that the responsible thing to do is to than doubled at the pump since Presi- So I would urge that we would defeat vote for this bill so that we can bring dent Obama took the oath of office, this piece of legislation. the price at the pump down. and it is his policies that are causing And their legislation, they say it’s Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I this. all of the above, but do you want to would like to address the issue of safe- So I am glad that this leadership is know what it is? It’s oil above all. That ty that has been raised a couple of bringing legislation to the floor here in is really what it is all about. Give the times here. the House to finally say we are going oil companies everything they want, I quoted from the bill text earlier to to do something about it; we are not and slash the budget for renewables. show that there, indeed, are safety re- going to look the other way. Our plan Slash the budget for all the other new quirements that have been put into the isn’t to raise billions more in taxes so technologies that we need to enhance bill as part of H.R. 1229: people pay even more at the pump and our future. The Secretary will not issue a permit so we are even more dependent on for- Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I unless critical safety system require- eign oil. We are actually going to make would like to inquire how much time is ments, including blowout prevention America energy independent by saying remaining to our side and if any re- and oil spill response and containment let’s let our people go back to work. mains on the other side. requirements, have been satisfied. The CHAIR. The time of the gen- The CHAIR. The gentleman from Col- At this point, Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 tleman has expired. orado has 15 minutes remaining. The minutes to another gentleman from Mr. LAMBORN. I yield the gen- time of the gentleman from New Jersey Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE). tleman an additional 30 seconds. has expired. Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Chairman, I appre- Mr. SCALISE. Mr. Chairman, I will Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I ciate my colleague yielding to talk conclude by saying this: If you go would like to say, I have been listening about this important legislation; be- throughout south Louisiana and you very closely and I still haven’t heard a cause, Mr. Chairman, as I just got back see the 13,000 jobs that we have lost; clear answer as to how $4 billion of ad- home from New Orleans over the week- you talk to families who are hanging ditional taxes on energy companies end, of course people all throughout on by a vine; you talk to small busi- will translate into lower costs at the the gulf coast, people all throughout ness owners who barely can make ends pump. Now, I don’t think it can be the country are frustrated and angry meet and they are just struggling to done, but I haven’t even heard a cogent about the high gas prices we are paying hold on to their business, and all they argument to establish that. So I am at the pump. want to do is go back to work, and this still listening, and maybe I will hear In south Louisiana you don’t need to administration is saying ‘‘no.’’ But, no, that later. look any further than the area that I they want to drill in Brazil. They want At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the represent to see the devastating impact our people across the country to pay gentleman from Louisiana, who lives of this administration’s policies, not higher gas prices. on and represents a district on the Gulf only on high gas prices but also on There is a better way. There is an an- of Mexico, Mr. LANDRY. jobs. swer. There is a solution, and that is in Mr. LANDRY. Mr. Chairman, I do. I We have lost over 13,000 jobs in south this legislation being brought forward. live on the coast. I represent most of Louisiana just because of this adminis- I urge that my colleagues from across coastal Louisiana. And what I wonder tration’s refusal to let our people go the country vote to lower gas prices is, where were my colleagues in 2008? I back to work, people that were drilling and pass this bill. was not in this body; they were. safely, exploring for energy in Amer- They were worried about my ica, that are literally on the verge of b 1700 shrimpers? In 2008, almost every being put out of business because this Mr. LAMBORN. I thank the gen- shrimp boat from Venice to Delcambre administration won’t let them go back tleman and the others from the Nat- was at the dock. Why? Because they to work where there are known barrels ural Resources Committee on the Re- had run diesel to just about $5 a gallon. of oil, billions of barrels in some of publican side who have spoken on this You see, it takes energy for those these areas in the Outer Continental issue or are with the Energy and Com- shrimpers to go out there on the Gulf Shelf that are closed off because of this merce Committee and made great com- of Mexico. administration. ments about how we do need to do what

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We have to pass H.R. 1229 to make paying $3.88 per gallon at the pump, it is criti- We are currently drilling at a higher rate than sure that, whether it is deliberate or cally important that we enact commonsense we ever have and onshore production in- not, this administration will not con- energy production policies to reduce our de- creased by 5% in 2010. Production in the Gulf tinue to stonewall the permitting proc- pendence on foreign oil and create jobs. Un- of Mexico is at an all time high. Yet, of the 41 ess. It is a long and lengthy process. fortunately, the Obama Administration has million acres of public lands now leased for oil There are multiple environmental re- adopted policies that have stifled energy pro- and gas development, just 12 million acres are views that take place. Then to hold it duction in this country, and have led to 12,000 producing. Offshore, 38 million acres of the up at the last and not allow for a per- jobs lost during the moratorium imposed in the outer continental shelf are leased for oil and mit to be issued is just not acceptable. Gulf of Mexico last year. gas drilling, but just 6.5 million acres are pro- All the work has been done when it be- Mr. Chair, H.R. 1229 will end the ongoing ducing. We have approved drilling leases on comes time to issue the permit. ‘‘de facto’’ moratorium caused by the White land where no drilling is taking place; the po- So what this bill says is you have 30 House’s refusal to approve permits in the Gulf tential for higher production is there without days, with a couple of extensions, if by requiring the Department of the Interior to expanding leasing to environmentally sensitive necessary, to make the final decision. grant permits for exploration of oil and natural wildlife refuges or populated shore regions. And you don’t have to issue the permit. gas. This commonsense legislation will create Moreover, the proposed drilling will not sig- You can say no, if that is the best deci- thousands of jobs, help recapture $4.7 million nificantly lower gas prices. According to a sion. Just take action, and let’s have a that the Federal Government is losing on a 2009 study from the Energy Information Ad- little certainty in the business world daily basis from a lack of energy production, ministration, opening up waters that are cur- and in the economy of our country, es- and will lead us to greater energy independ- rently closed to drilling off the East Coast, pecially the Gulf of Mexico and the ence. West Coast and the Gulf coast of Florida coastal States like Louisiana that are I urge all of my colleagues to support H.R. would yield an extra 500,000 barrels a day by so heavily affected. 1229. On the issue of safety, Mr. Chairman, 2030, meaning that gas prices might drop a Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Chair, I rise today to total of 3 cents a gallon. And that is years we all do share the goal of wanting to voice my strong opposition to H.R. 1229 and make sure that offshore drilling is the away. In the meantime, Big Oil companies H.R. 1230. continue to rake in record profits while tax- safest in the world. Significant and In April 2010, our Nation watched as mil- fundamental changes have taken place payers subsidize their costs. The American lions of gallons of oil spilled into the Gulf of people have had enough, New Jersey has had over the past year to improve offshore Mexico from an oil drilling rig off the coast of drilling safety and response. Regula- enough and I have had enough. We need to Louisiana. We saw photos of the disaster that stop Big Oil subsidies and explore alter- tions have been enhanced and strength- ensued, the impact on our environment (in- ened, standards have been increased, natives. cluding the damage caused to marine and Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I new technology has been developed, re- coastal wildlife) and the devastating economic viewed, tested and is being currently yield back the balance of my time. impact on communities in the Gulf Coast re- The CHAIR. All time for general de- deployed. gion. From the loss of fishing jobs and rev- BOEMRE Director Michael Bromwich bate has expired. enue from tourism to the harm of biodiversity came to our committee and testified in Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I in fragile wetland ecosystems and marine life front of the Natural Resources Com- move that the Committee do now rise. breeding grounds, this oil spill caused im- mittee and he said, ‘‘We have con- The motion was agreed to. mense destruction to a resource rich area. fidence that offshore drilling can be Accordingly, the Committee rose; I am concerned that without changes to the conducted now more safely than it had and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. offshore drilling industry standards, a disaster been before and that we would be bet- LANDRY) having assumed the chair, Mr. like the Deepwater Horizon explosion of April ter able to deal with a blowout than we WOMACK, Chair of the Committee of the 2010 could happen again. Today, the majority were before.’’ Whole House on the state of the Union, Now, if anyone on the other side of in the House is asking us to pass H.R. 1229 reported that that Committee, having the aisle wants to act as if nothing has and to forget about the tragic events of last had under consideration the bill (H.R. been changed and there have been no April and the inadequacies of our national en- 1229) to amend the Outer Continental safety reforms imposed, they are in- ergy policy in order to grant Big Oil access to Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe dicting the Obama administration in the Gulf with less oversight—rushing lease and timely production of American en- saying that they have turned a blind sales in the Gulf of Mexico at an unprece- ergy resources from the Gulf of Mexico, eye to the situation since the BP crisis dented pace and without proper environmental had come to no resolution thereon. took place, and that is simply not true. review. This bill is not only ill-advised, but it is f unnecessary as well because the Obama Ad- As I said a minute ago, new regulations ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER have been imposed and standards have ministration is already moving forward with the PRO TEMPORE been strengthened. So I am not going lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico with added to sit here and indict the administra- reviews to ensure sound safety and environ- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion on the safety aspect. There have ment protections. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair been a lot of safety regulations by bu- In addition, H.R. 1230 would require the In- will postpone further proceedings reaucratic regulation put into place. terior Department to hold additional lease today on the motion to suspend the This bill does acknowledge that two sales in the Gulf of Mexico over the next 4 to rules on which a recorded vote or the additional things will be part of our 8 months and open the eastern seaboard for yeas and nays are ordered, or on which law when this bill passes. H.R. 1229 drilling by requiring a lease sale off the coast the vote incurs objection under clause says, number one, the Secretary will of Virginia this year. This bill would require the 6 of rule XX. issue a permit. The need for a permit Interior Department to rely on environmental Any record vote on the postponed has not been ever codified, so we are re- reviews for these areas done by the Bush Ad- question will be taken after 6:30 p.m. quiring that a permit has to be issued ministration prior to the Deepwater Horizon today. before drilling can take place. Number disaster, with many of the same demonstrably f two, the Secretary is to conduct a safe- flawed and dangerous assumptions and inad- ASSESSING PROGRESS IN HAITI ty review. That is being mandated and equate review processes as the BP lease that ACT put into law. led to the disastrous spill in April 2010. The Mr. Chairman, I would urge my col- majority in Congress is using rising gasoline Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 1229. We prices as an excuse to grant large, multi-na- move to suspend the rules and pass the are going to be looking at some amend- tional energy companies greater access to bill (H.R. 1016) to measure the progress ments shortly. even more of our precious shores, including of relief, recovery, reconstruction, and

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House of Representatives unanimously ditional amount of approximately The text of the bill is as follows: passed House Resolution 1059 which ex- $2,000,000,000 committed. pressed gratitude to these USAR units, and (28) Haiti will need the support of the H.R. 1016 highlighted that the 511 United States rescue international community in order to con- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- workers comprised roughly one-third of the front the ongoing cholera epidemic and to resentatives of the United States of America in entire international USAR effort in Haiti, promote reconstruction and development. Congress assembled, and more than 130 people were rescued from SEC. 3. REPORT. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. under the rubble in Haiti by these units. (a) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than six This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Assessing (12) Individuals, businesses, and philan- months after the date of the enactment of Progress in Haiti Act’’. thropic organizations across the United this Act, the President, in consultation with SEC. 2. FINDINGS. States and throughout the international the heads of all relevant agencies, including Congress finds the following: community responded in support of Haiti the Department of State, the United States (1) On January 12, 2010, an earthquake and its populace during this crisis, some- Agency for International Development, the measuring 7.0 on the Richter magnitude times in innovative ways such as fundraising Department of Defense, the Department of scale struck the country of Haiti. through text messaging. Health and Human Services, and the Centers (2) According to the United States Geologi- (13) The Haitian diaspora in the United for Disease Control and Prevention shall cal Survey (USGS)— States, which was integral to emergency re- transmit to Congress a report on the status (A) the earthquake epicenter was located lief efforts— of post-earthquake humanitarian, recon- approximately 15 miles southwest of Port- (A) has annually contributed significant struction, and development efforts in Haiti, au-Prince, the capital of Haiti; and monetary support to Haiti through remit- including efforts to prevent the spread of (B) the earthquake was followed by 59 tances; and cholera and treat persons infected with the aftershocks of magnitude 4.5 or greater, the (B) continues to seek opportunities to disease. most severe measuring 6.0. partner with the United States Agency for (b) CONTENTS.—The report required by sub- (3) According to the Government of Haiti, International Development and other agen- section (a) shall include a description, anal- more than 316,000 people died as a result of cies to substantively contribute to the re- ysis, and evaluation of the— the earthquake, including 103 citizens of the construction of Haiti. (1) overall progress of relief, recovery, and United States and more than 100 United Na- (14) Significant challenges still remain in reconstruction in Haiti, including— tions personnel. Haiti as it works to recover and rebuild. (A) programs and projects of the United (4) According to the United Nations and (15) According to the International Organi- States Government; the International Organization for Migra- zation for Migration, approximately 680,000 (B) programs and projects to protect vul- tion— people remain in spontaneous and organized nerable populations, such as internally dis- (A) an estimated 3,000,000 people were di- camps in Haiti. placed persons, children, women and girls, rectly affected by the disaster, nearly one- (16) According to numerous nongovern- and persons with disabilities; and third of the country’s population; and mental organizations and United States con- (C) projects to improve water, sanitation, (B) more than 2,100,000 people were dis- tractors, the pace of reconstruction has and health, and plans for improvements in placed from their homes to settlements. lagged significantly behind the original these areas in the long-term; (5) Casualty numbers and infrastructure emergency relief phase. (2) extent to which United States and damage, including to roads, ports, hospitals, (17) The widespread irregularities that oc- international efforts are in line with the pri- and residential dwellings, place the earth- curred in the elections held in Haiti on No- orities of the Government of Haiti and are quake as the worst cataclysm to hit Haiti in vember 28, 2010, led to outbursts of violence actively engaging and working through Hai- over two centuries and, proportionally, one which undermined the recovery efforts. tian ministries and local authorities; of the world’s worst natural disasters in (18) On October 21, 2010, an outbreak of (3) coordination among United States Gov- modern times. cholera was detected in the Lower Artibonite ernment agencies, and coordination between (6) The Post Disaster Needs Assessment region. the United States Government and United (PDNA) conducted by the Government of (19) Initial efforts to contain the epidemic Nations agencies, international financial in- Haiti, the United Nations, the World Bank, were disrupted by Hurricane Toma´ s and re- stitutions, and other bilateral donors; the Inter-American Development Bank, and sulting widespread flooding, which led to the (4) mechanisms for communicating the other experts estimates that damage and spreading and entrenchment of the disease progress of recovery and reconstruction ef- economic losses totaled $7,804,000,000, ap- throughout the country. forts to Haitian citizens, as well as rec- proximately 120 percent of Haiti’s gross do- (20) According to the Haitian Ministry of ommendations on how these can be im- mestic product in 2009. Public Health and Population, as of March proved; (7) Haiti is the poorest, least developed 28, 2011— (5) mechanisms through which Haitian country in the Western Hemisphere with, (A) approximately 4,766 people have died civil society, including vulnerable popu- prior to the earthquake— from cholera; and lations, is actively participating in all major (A) more than 70 percent of Haitians living (B) approximately 270,991 have been in- stages of recovery and reconstruction ef- on less than $2 per day; and fected from the disease. forts, and recommendations on how these (B) a ranking of 149 out of 182 countries on (21) According to the Pan American Health can be improved; the United Nations Human Development Organization and the Centers for Disease (6) mechanisms through which the Haitian Index. Control and Prevention, cholera could spread diaspora is involved in recovery and recon- (8) House Resolution 1021, which was passed to as many as 400,000 people within the first struction efforts; and on January 21, 2010, on a vote of 411 to 1 ex- year of the epidemic, potentially causing (7) suitability of Haiti to receive aliens pressed— 7,600 deaths at the current case fatality rate. who are removed, excluded, or deported from (A) the House of Representatives’ ‘‘deepest (22) The United States has provided more the United States pursuant to United States condolences and sympathy for the horrific than $62,523,017 worth of assistance to com- law, and steps Haiti is taking to strengthen loss of life’’ caused by the earthquake; and bat the cholera epidemic, including by as- its capacity in this regard. (c) USE OF PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED (B) bipartisan support for Haiti’s recovery sisting with stockpiling health commodities, FUNDS.—Funding for the report required and reconstruction. equipping cholera treatments centers, pro- under subsection (a) shall derive from exist- (9) The initial emergency response of the viding public information, and improving ing discretionary funds of the departments men and women of the United States Gov- water and sanitation systems. and agencies specified in such subsection. ernment, led by the United States Agency (23) The efforts to combat the cholera epi- for International Development and United demic have helped to drive the mortality The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. States Southern Command, was swift and rate from cholera down from nearly 7 per- WOMACK). Pursuant to the rule, the resolute. cent to 1.7 percent of all contracted cases as gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- (10) United States urban search and rescue of February 25, 2011. LEHTINEN) and the gentlewoman from (USAR) teams were immediately activated (24) Throughout the series of crises, the Florida (Ms. WILSON) each will control after the earthquake and deployed from people of Haiti continue to demonstrate un- 20 minutes. Fairfax County, Virginia, Los Angeles Coun- wavering resilience, dignity, and courage. The Chair recognizes the gentle- ty, California, Miami-Dade, Florida, the City (25) On March 20, 2011, presidential and par- of Miami, Florida, and Virginia Beach, Vir- liamentary elections were held in Haiti with- woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- ginia, to assist the United States Agency for out major disruptions or problems. LEHTINEN). International Development (USAID) Disaster (26) At the international donors conference Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I yield myself Assistance Response Team (DART), and New ‘‘Towards a New Future for Haiti’’ held on such time as I may consume. York City’s first responders asked the Office March 31, 2010, 59 donors pledged over Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) $5,000,000,000 to support Haiti. of H.R. 1016, a bill introduced by my

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Civil so- hours of the earthquake; the U.S. Ma- Congress regarding the status of post- ciety and local governments must in- rine Corps, which provided stability earthquake humanitarian reconstruc- creasingly become a partner at the and protection; the U.S. Army, which tion and development efforts in Haiti. table of Haiti’s future. helped to establish logistics and addi- This bill supplements my efforts With the security situation report- tional protection; the U.S. Navy, with under the Haiti Act, which I introduced edly deteriorating, it will be important floating hospitals and surgeons; and last Congress, to exercise greater over- for Haiti’s new leaders to commit to the U.S. Agency for International De- sight over the disbursement of U.S. as- the necessary resources to support the velopment—this disaster was not the sistance to Haiti to ensure that it is expansion of the Haitian National Po- total disaster it could have been. meeting the intended recipients and lice as well as implement updates to USAID worked then and continues to purposes, that it is advancing U.S. pri- the criminal code and other reforms to work coordinating and implementing orities, that it is promoting Haiti’s re- strengthen its judicial system. I under- programs with other international or- covery, and that it is not being de- stand the United States intends to ganizations. railed by waste, duplication or corrup- work with the new Haitian government Adding further hurdles to the recov- tion. to help Haiti become a more business- ery operation has been the widespread This past January, Mr. Speaker, I friendly environment. outbreak of cholera last October. Chol- traveled to Haiti with Secretary Clin- As a proud representative of Flor- era, a disease caused due to the lack of ton’s Chief of Staff and point person on ida’s 18th Congressional District, I can access to clean, clear water, has killed Haiti to observe some of the tremen- tell you firsthand the interest of U.S. hundreds of Haitians and has further dous work the United States is doing businesses, organizations, and private set back progress in one of our closest and to learn about U.S. plans for the citizens, including the Haitian dias- Caribbean neighbors. The people of future as well. pora, to participate in the recovery and Haiti deserve the opportunity to live in Much progress has been seen in Haiti the development efforts in Haiti—and a clean, safe, and economically thriv- over the past 16 months. More than 2 that only continues to grow stronger. ing country. The people of America de- million cubic meters of rubble have More importantly, it is imperative that serve and want to know how their tax been cleared, there is now a better the United States take every appro- dollars are being spent, and need to medical system and increased access to priate measure to ensure that our fund- know that the $1.8 billion invested in more clean water than before the ing and our efforts in Haiti and around Haiti will speedily facilitate Haiti’s earthquake, and the interim Haiti Re- the world are not squandered. This in- transition to a bastion of comfort and construction Commission has approved cludes accountability for U.N. contrac- economic stability. That is why I sup- 86 reconstruction projects, accounting tors who owe a duty of care for the ci- port House bill 1016, the Assessing for about one-third of the total pledges vilians whom they are there to protect. Progress in Haiti Act. made by international donors last The report called for in this bill, H.R. This bill provides for one of the first year. 1016, will provide Members of Congress times a strong, fair, and objective ac- However, Mr. Speaker, with each and the public an opportunity to see countability of how the people’s money stated achievement, we are reminded what is working and, yes, to see what is being spent in Haiti. This report will of how much further Haiti has to go. is not working. I would also note that also analyze how well the United Na- Hundreds of thousands of Haitians are the funding that will be needed to de- tions and other organizations and reportedly still without safe and secure velop this report is directed to be groups are coordinating their efforts to sustainable shelter. A recent U.N. re- pulled from already appropriated fund- reduce duplication. Finally, this bill port found that peacekeepers in Haiti ing. Further, CBO found that the cost thanks the heroic efforts of Miami- may have contributed to the environ- of this report in this bill is so minimal Dade County’s urban search and rescue mental contamination which could that it did not meet the threshold of an teams, which hail from the 17th Con- have led to the cholera outbreak, crime estimate. gressional District of Florida, who vol- is reportedly on the upswing, rising I would like to thank Ranking Mem- unteered their time, effort, and energy food and gasoline prices will make day- ber BERMAN and his staff for working to save lives. These people saved lives to-day survival even more difficult for with us on this measure. I look forward and helped find loved ones for those many of the people of Haiti, and Haiti to continuing to work with my col- trapped in the rubble of the earthquake is still dealing with lingering questions leagues in support of our oversight ef- and for those who were worried about regarding the recently announced par- forts, and I’m so pleased to join Con- the safety and well-being of their loved liamentary election results. gresswoman WILSON’s efforts in making ones. In order for progress in Haiti to con- sure that we can provide our great I also would like to thank respec- tinue, it is important that allegations partner, Haiti, with the resources it tively the chairman and ranking mi- of election corruption are resolved needs to build itself up. nority members of the Subcommittee quickly, that the concerns of the Hai- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of on the Western Hemisphere, CONNIE tian people are put to rest, and that my time. MACK and ELIOT ENGEL, and their staff the duly-elected parliamentarians are Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, for making this happen. Representative seated as soon as possible. I yield myself such time as I may con- ENGEL was kind enough to carry the This weekend, President-elect sume. language of my amendment during sub- Martelly is scheduled to be inaugu- I rise in support of this bill, the As- committee consideration, and Chair- rated; and as the new government sessing Progress in Haiti Act. A year man MACK and both the Democratic takes office, it has its work cut out for and a half ago, on January 12, 2011, the and Republican staff worked tirelessly it. The new leadership must make a world for the Caribbean island of Haiti toward a compromise that worked for commitment to root out corruption at and for too many of my constituents both sides. I also want to thank our all levels in order to build trust within changed forever. An earthquake meas- full committee chairman, and one who Haiti and with all of Haiti’s partners. uring an incredible 7.0 on the Richter I am so proud of, my Florida colleague, scale shook the Earth in Haiti. It ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, for managing b 1710 killed elected officials, toppled the this language in her amendment during The President-elect’s recent state- President’s palace, the Senate, and all full committee consideration of this ments regarding his intent to pursue of the Cabinet buildings. People are bill. allegations of electoral fraud in the still missing. The effect of this earth- Perhaps a bright spot in this ongoing parliamentary election results are a quake is still being felt today. Basic calamity is that Haitians recently step in the right direction. The govern- needs such as food, water, clothing, elected a new President, Michel ment must also make certain that the shelter, and health services are lack- Martelly, with whom we expect to Haitian people are fully consulted on ing. work arm-in-arm with to help rebuild the direction in which their country is Thanks to our military—the U.S. Haiti. His inauguration is next week- heading and that they will have oppor- Coast Guard, which performed thou- end. On Saturday, I traveled to Haiti. I

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No running pledged a total of $9.9 billion in recon- ber BERMAN, Chairman MACK, Ranking water and one porta-toilet for every 80 struction funds, including $5.3 billion Member ENGEL, the staffs of the For- residents. Families are huddled under for the first 2 years. Yet, more than 1 eign Affairs Committee, my staff, as the tents—mostly women and children. year later, little, if any, of the money well as the Republican and Democratic And because the national prison was has reached the people of Haiti. Ac- leaders’ offices for bringing this bill to destroyed during the earthquake, cording to the U.S. Agency for Inter- the floor. armed bandits roam the tent cities and national Development, USAID, 680,000 I would also like to acknowledge the sexual abuse against women and girls displaced people are still living in tent hard work of my Congressional Black is rampant. The police force is ex- camps, and the conditions in many of Caucus colleagues. You just heard from tremely compromised and not trained. these camps are appalling. There is a Congresswoman MAXINE WATERS in The army is nonexistent. And many critical need for food, clean water, and terms of her leadership and her com- bodies have not been found from this sanitation facilities. A deadly outbreak mitment to the people of Haiti and of earthquake. It is inhumane to send of cholera has already killed more than so many others who have worked tire- anybody back to such conditions. We 4,800 people and has infected more than lessly in support of the Haitian people must help rebuild Haiti. We must sup- 280,000 people. The effects of the epi- in ongoing United States humanitarian port Haiti. We must support the new demic were exacerbated by the lack of and reconstruction efforts in Haiti. President from this moment on. We clean water and sanitation infrastruc- Today, we are provided with an op- must include the peasants and the agri- ture. Foreign aid without transparency portunity to not only remember those cultural community at the table of ne- will accomplish nothing. who have lost their lives but to reaf- gotiation. We owe it to the Haitian people and firm the commitment of the United Mr. Speaker, this legislation is an af- the American people to find out how States to support Haitians as they firmation of the generosity and will of much of this money has actually been struggle to combat the ongoing cholera the American people to come to the aid delivered to Haiti and where that epidemic and to rebuild their neighbor- of a country in our neighborhood that money went. That is why I strongly hoods, their country, and their lives desperately needs our help. The report support this bill, which requires the following the devastation of January required by this bill should help us President to report on the status of 12. channel our assistance efforts to make post-earthquake relief, recovery, re- Following the earthquake, many of them as effective and efficient as pos- construction, and development efforts us came together to pass a bill that I sible. The Haitian people deserve noth- in Haiti. The report must evaluate co- authored, H. Res. 1021. This was passed ing less. ordination among various inter- by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of I strongly urge passage of this legis- national agencies and donors, the ex- 411–1. This resolution expressed soli- lation. tent to which U.S. and international darity with the Haitian people and our I reserve the balance of my time. efforts are in line with the priorities of support for the long-term reconstruc- GENERAL LEAVE the Government of Haiti, and mecha- tion needs of the country. Through the Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I nisms for Haitian civil society to par- bill on the floor today, we are provided ask unanimous consent that all Mem- ticipate in recovery efforts. with the next step—with an oppor- bers may have 5 legislative days in I am in awe of the strength and resil- tunity to assess the progress that we which to revise and extend their re- iency of the Haitian people. We owe it have made, the extraordinary chal- marks and include extraneous material to them to assist them in their time of lenges that remain, and the areas in on H.R. 1016, as amended. need. We also owe it to them to make which improvement is greatly needed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there certain our assistance reaches the peo- As many of us have been many, many objection to the request of the gentle- ple who need it the most. times over the years, I traveled to woman from Florida? As I said, we’ve not always had our Haiti immediately following the earth- There was no objection. act together in Haiti. Well, there has quake and again in November during Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I reserve the been a new election, and they’ve elect- Haiti’s recent elections. Once again, let balance of my time. ed a President. There was a lot of tur- me just say that I saw real progress Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, moil and disorder around this election, being made. Of course, the cholera out- it is my privilege to yield 3 minutes to but it’s over now; it has been done, and break, an ongoing devastating setback, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. we want to work with the new govern- though, revealed the ramped-up capac- WATERS). ment to make sure that there is trans- ity of Haiti’s national laboratory. The parency and that we do know what lab was able to identify the cholera b 1720 happened to this money. So I urge my strain very rapidly, improving our abil- Ms. WATERS. I would like to thank colleagues to support this bill. ity to respond to the outbreak—a feat the gentlelady from Florida for extend- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I continue to that would really have been impossible ing time to me to rise in support of reserve the balance of my time. just a year earlier. However, signifi- this bill. Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, cant improvements remain desperately I am now—and have been for many it is my privilege to yield 5 minutes to needed. years—a big supporter of the people of the distinguished gentlelady from Cali- The unprecedented relief effort has Haiti. I am the proud author of H.R. fornia, Congresswoman BARBARA LEE, given way to a sluggish, at best, recon- 4573, the Haiti Debt Relief and Earth- who is the author of this legislation. struction effort. Part of this pace can quake Recovery Act. It was that bill Ms. LEE. First, let me thank the be attributed to the sheer magnitude of that freed up $828 million that they gentlelady from Florida for yielding the problems Haiti faces as well as Hai- would have had to have paid out for and for her leadership on so many ti’s legal and bureaucratic hurdles, in- their debts, money that can now go to- issues, especially as it relates to her cluding the lack of an adequate land ward helping with the earthquake re- community, her district, Haitians, tenure policy. Without a doubt, sponse. Haiti, and the Haitian diaspora. though, part of the blame rests in the Immediately following the earth- I rise in support of H.R. 1016, the As- lack of urgency—mind you, the lack of quake, there was an outpouring of sym- sessing Progress in Haiti Act, legisla- urgency—on the part of the inter- pathy from people in the United States tion which I authored to direct the national community. and around the world; and I am very United States Government to report on At the International Donors’ Con- appreciative for what our government the status of humanitarian, recon- ference in March 2010, 58 donors

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:24 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.022 H10MYPT1 rfrederick on DSKD9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE H3130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 10, 2011 pledged over $5.5 billion to support Hai- Ms. WILSON of Florida. I yield the date, and ensure that ‘‘our government is in ti’s Action Plan for Recovery and De- gentlewoman an additional 30 seconds. line with the priorities of the Government of velopment. According to the United b 1730 Haiti and actively engaging and working Nations, as of March of this year, only through Haitian ministries and local authori- 37 percent of these funds have been dis- Ms. LEE. Finally, we must continue ties’’ to assist the island nation in their attempt bursed. This is unacceptable. If we are to support the Haitian Public Health to recover. to break the cycle of disaster-emer- Ministry to prevent the spread of chol- As the representative of Florida’s Third Con- gency relief-disaster, in which Haiti era, treat those affected with the dis- gressional District, I have been a staunch ad- has been trapped for many years, we ease, and build up health systems. The vocate for the Haitian people throughout my must act with the same sense of ur- international community must plan for congressional career of nearly 20 years, and gency in reconstruction as we did im- the long-term presence of this disease, have led numerous Codels to the island nation mediately following the quake. unfortunately, which is now endemic, of Haiti. Moreover, as a Member from Florida In addition to delivering on our and provide the necessary resources to with a large Haitian community in my district, promises, we must ensure that those ensure that this planning is thorough and considering the island nation is located promises are in line with the will of the and complete. less than 700 miles from the Florida Keys, I Haitian people. The international com- Throughout this unceasing series of feel it is my duty to do everything I can to pro- munity recognized early on that, if our tragedies and crises, Haitians have con- vide assistance and improve the lives of the efforts were to be sustainable, they had tinued to demonstrate unwavering re- Haitian people. to reflect the priorities of the people of silience, dignity, and courage. Certainly, even before the January 12th Haiti. The establishment of the In- So I urge my colleagues to support earthquake, Haiti was the least-developed terim Haiti Recovery Commission was this bill. country in our Hemisphere and one of the a very good idea in this regard; and Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, poorest in the world. The island nation had a moving forward, we must ensure that I had the opportunity this past Satur- per capita income around $400, horribly acute it is inclusive, transparent, and ade- day to go to Haiti and take a heli- economic inequality, and over 80 percent of its quately resourced. copter ride to survey all of the damage 9 million inhabitants surviving below the pov- Additionally, we must substantially on Haiti and all of the hope for Haiti, erty level. To me, this is entirely unacceptable, improve our communication with and all of the islands and the connecting is- particularly given the island’s proximity to the the participation of Haitian civil soci- lands of Haiti to see what was hap- state of Florida. ety. The United States and the United pening. In October 2009, just two months before the Nations are sponsoring outreach for The African diaspora, which is most- earthquake, I led a Congressional delegation civil society organizations; however, ly members of District 17, they all to Haiti to meet with President Rene´ Pre´val to many Haitians still hold the perception want to help rebuild Haiti. They will discuss issues ranging from improving the na- that recovery efforts are dominated by apply for contracts; and if dual nation- tion’s infrastructure, the high unemployment exclusive foreign actors. Unless civil ality is granted, they will also run for rate and poor standard of living. Yet the hor- society, which are the people of Haiti, office and lend their expertise to the rific earthquake that struck last January 12th is involved in every major stage of the recovery of Haiti. made a dire situation for the majority of the post-earthquake response, this percep- We all know that TPS expires in people of Haiti unimaginably worse. tion will remain, and it will prove det- June. TPS, temporary protected sta- Today, the nation remains devastated. A rimental to the sustainability of our tus, was extended to the Haitian na- million displaced Haitians remain in tent efforts. tionals. We, along with the Congres- camps. Mountains of rubble are piled in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sional Black Caucus, Congresswoman streets, and billions in assistance pledged by time of the gentlewoman has expired. BARBARA LEE, Congresswoman MAXINE the international community has yet to be de- Ms. WILSON of Florida. I yield the WATERS, and Congressman PAYNE, were livered. Meanwhile, there have been many gentlewoman an additional 30 seconds. working on trying to extend that dead- quests regarding the recent elections and in- Ms. LEE. In this vein, we must give line for at least another year. Haiti is coming government’s ability to capably lead in special priority to programs that pro- in no disposition to accept any further recovery and development efforts. tect vulnerable populations, including deportations. As I’m sure everyone here knows, the mas- internally displaced persons—women, Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise sive earthquake that struck Haiti killed 230,000 children, persons with disabilities, and in full support of H.R. 1016, a bill to measure people, displaced an estimated 2 million peo- others. We must ensure that these pop- the progress of relief, recovery, reconstruction, ple from their homes, and affected one third of ulations are significantly involved in and development efforts in Haiti following the the country’s population. The main port, the recovery efforts, which reinforces their earthquake of January 12, 2010, introduced by presidential palace, the parliament, the major- protection. The United Nations Sec- Representative BARBARA LEE of California. ity of ministry buildings, more than 50 hos- retary General, for example, has spe- Immediately following the earthquake, Con- pitals and health centers, 1300 educational in- cifically stated that women should be gress passed a bipartisan resolution express- stitutions, and more than 100,000 homes were involved in security decisions that af- ing our determination to aid Haiti through this left in ruins. The earthquake, which came less fect their daily lives as a means of tragedy. I strongly believe that our nation than 2 years after a series of devastating hur- combating the alarming level of gen- needs to once again pledge unwavering sup- ricanes, left millions of people in the Western der-based violence since the earth- port to continue to lead an aggressive, coordi- Hemisphere’s poorest country living in abso- quake. nated effort to aid Haiti’s ongoing recovery lutely horrific conditions. On the topic of vulnerable popu- and reconstruction. Immediately following the earthquake, there lations, we must take a critical look at In the wake of the disaster, the American was an outpouring of sympathy from people in the resumption of deportations to people and the global community rallied in sol- the United States and around the world. Amer- Haiti. Given the fragile state in which idarity with the Haitian people to provide one ican families opened their hearts and contrib- Haiti remains, I call on the Depart- of the largest relief efforts in history. And uted millions to non-profit organizations that ment of Homeland Security to halt de- today, nearly one and a half years after this were working around the clock to save lives. portations until it proves that its pol- tragedy, we must renew our support for the The United States Government provided icy does not violate international people of Haiti as they struggle to combat an emergency medical care and distributed food, human rights laws and until it dem- ongoing cholera epidemic, curb post-election water, and tents to the displaced, and world onstrates that Haiti is able to support violence, and rebuild their neighborhoods, live- governments committed more than $9 billion the influx of deportees. If we are truly lihoods, and their country. in aid for reconstruction at a donors’ con- committed to helping our neighbors, As this legislation stipulates, President ference in March, including more than $1 bil- we must ensure that we are not assist- Obama, ‘‘in consultation with the heads of all lion pledged by the United States. ing Haiti with one hand while under- relevant agencies . . . shall transmit to Con- For my part, immediately following the mining its stability with the other. gress a report on the status of post-earth- earthquake, along with the local community The SPEAKER pro tempore. The quake humanitarian, reconstruction, and de- and tremendous assistance from church lead- time of the gentlewoman has again ex- velopment efforts in Haiti . . .’’ and analyze ers, we organized food and clothing drives, pired. the recovery efforts being made in Haiti to and encouraged people to make donations to

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Continental Shelf Lands Act in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, that— transported seven 53-foot tractor-trailers filled The text of the bill, as amended, is as follows: (A) represents a resubmission of an ap- with supplies with nearly $50,000 it food, proved permit to drill (including an applica- water and other items from the Jacksonville H.R. 1229 tion for a permit to sidetrack) that was ap- and Orlando areas to Haiti’s shores, and had Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- proved by the Secretary before May 27, 2010; the Coast Guard’s assistance in their delivery resentatives of the United States of America in and to Food for the Poor, a non-profit group oper- Congress assembled, (B) is received by the Secretary after Octo- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ber 12, 2010, and before the end of the 30-day ating in Port-au-Pays, on the north side of the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Putting the island. period beginning on the date of enactment of Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act’’. this Act. As a key Member of the House Transpor- TITLE I—AMENDMENT TO THE OUTER tation Committee and Chair of the Railroad SEC. 102. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN OUTER CONTI- CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT NENTAL SHELF LEASES. subcommittee, I will continue to work hard on SEC. 101. AMENDMENT TO OUTER CONTINENTAL Capitol Hill to find ways in which the House SHELF LANDS ACT. (a) DEFINITION OF COVERED LEASE.—In this section, the term ‘‘covered lease’’ means Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- (a) AMENDMENT.—Section 11(d) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. each oil and gas lease for the Gulf of Mexico ture can provide technical assistance to the outer Continental Shelf region issued under nation; in particular, in the area of rebuilding 1340(d)) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(d) DRILLING PERMITS.— section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf the ports, roads and general infrastructure ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall by Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337) that— system throughout the island. Indeed, getting regulation require that any lessee operating (1)(A) was not producing as of April 30, the ports up and running, including improving under an approved exploration plan— 2010; or customs procedures, is an essential element ‘‘(A) must obtain a permit before drilling (B) was suspended from operations, permit in the nation’s struggle to turn the corner and any well in accordance with such plan; and processing, or consideration, in accordance prosper economically. If successfully carried ‘‘(B) must obtain a new permit before drill- with the moratorium set forth in the Min- erals Management Service Notice to Lessees out, this advancement would be a key compo- ing any well of a design that is significantly different than the design for which an exist- and Operators No. 2010–N04, dated May 30, nent in the nation’s efforts to successfully re- ing permit was issued. 2010, or the decision memorandum of the cover and prosper in the future, and improve ‘‘(2) SAFETY REVIEW REQUIRED.—The Sec- Secretary of the Interior entitled ‘‘Decision the standard of living for the proud, hard- retary shall not issue a permit under para- memorandum regarding the suspension of working people of the island nation Haiti. graph (1) without ensuring that the proposed certain offshore permitting and drilling ac- Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, drilling operations meet all— tivities on the Outer Continental Shelf’’ and I have no further requests for time, and ‘‘(A) critical safety system requirements, dated July 12, 2010; and I yield back the balance of my time. including blowout prevention; and (2) by its terms would expire on or before Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘(B) oil spill response and containment re- December 31, 2011. quirements. (b) EXTENSION OF COVERED LEASES.—The also have no further requests for time, ‘‘(3) TIMELINE.— and I yield back the balance of my Secretary of the Interior shall extend the ‘‘(A) The Secretary shall decide whether to term of a covered lease by 1 year. time. issue a permit under paragraph (1) within 30 (c) EFFECT ON SUSPENSIONS OF OPERATIONS The SPEAKER pro tempore. The days after receiving an application for the OR PRODUCTION.—The extension of covered permit. The Secretary may extend such pe- question is on the motion offered by leases under this section is in addition to riod for up to two periods of 15 days each, if the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. any suspension of operations or suspension the Secretary has given written notice of the ROS-LEHTINEN) that the House suspend delay to the applicant. The notice shall be in of production granted by the Minerals Man- the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1016, as the form of a letter from the Secretary or a agement Service or Bureau of Ocean Energy amended. designee of the Secretary, and shall include Management, Regulation and Enforcement The question was taken; and (two- the names and titles of the persons proc- after May 1, 2010. thirds being in the affirmative) the essing the application, the specific reasons TITLE II—JUDICIAL REVIEW OF AGENCY rules were suspended and the bill, as for the delay, and a specific date a final deci- ACTIONS RELATING TO OUTER CONTI- amended, was passed. sion on the application is expected. NENTAL SHELF ACTIVITIES IN THE A motion to reconsider was laid on ‘‘(B) If the application is denied, the Sec- GULF OF MEXICO retary shall provide the applicant— the table. ‘‘(i) in writing, clear and comprehensive SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS FOR TITLE. f reasons why the application was not accept- In this title— PUTTING THE GULF OF MEXICO ed and detailed information concerning any (1) the term ‘‘covered civil action’’ means a civil action containing a claim under section BACK TO WORK ACT deficiencies, and ‘‘(ii) an opportunity to remedy any defi- 702 of title 5, United States Code, regarding The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. ROS- ciencies. agency action (as defined for the purposes of LEHTINEN). Pursuant to House Resolu- ‘‘(C) If the Secretary has not made a deci- that section) affecting a covered energy tion 245 and rule XVIII, the Chair de- sion on the application by the end of the 60- project in the Gulf of Mexico; and clares the House in the Committee of day period beginning on the date the applica- (2) the term ‘‘covered energy project’’ means the leasing of Federal lands of the the Whole House on the State of the tion is received by the Secretary, the appli- cation is deemed approved.’’. Outer Continental Shelf (including sub- Union for the further consideration of (b) DEADLINE FOR CERTAIN PERMIT APPLICA- merged lands) for the exploration, develop- the bill, H.R. 1229. TIONS UNDER EXISTING LEASES.— ment, production, processing, or trans- b 1734 (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the mission of oil, natural gas, wind, or any amendment made by subsection (a), a lease other source of energy in the Gulf of Mexico, IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE under which a covered application is sub- and any action under such a lease, except Accordingly, the House resolved mitted to the Secretary of the Interior shall that the term does not include any disputes itself into the Committee of the Whole be considered to be in directed suspension between the parties to a lease regarding the House on the State of the Union for the during the period beginning May 27, 2010, and obligations under such lease, including re- further consideration of the bill (H.R. ending on the date the Secretary issues a garding any alleged breach of the lease. final decision on the application, if the Sec- 1229) to amend the Outer Continental SEC. 202. EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR CERTAIN CIVIL retary does not issue a final decision on the ACTIONS RELATING TO COVERED Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe application— ENERGY PROJECTS IN THE GULF OF and timely production of American en- (A) before the end of the 30-day period be- MEXICO. ergy resources from the Gulf of Mexico, ginning on the date of enactment of this Act, Venue for any covered civil action shall with Mr. WOMACK in the chair. in the case of a covered application sub- not lie in any district court not within the The Clerk read the title of the bill. mitted before such date of enactment; or 5th circuit unless there is no proper venue in The CHAIR. When the Committee of (B) before the end of the 30-day period be- any court within that circuit. the Whole rose earlier today, all time ginning on the date the application is re- ceived by the Secretary, in the case of a cov- SEC. 203. TIME LIMITATION ON FILING. for general debate had expired. ered application submitted on or after such A covered civil action is barred unless filed Pursuant to the rule, the amendment date of enactment. no later than the end of the 60-day period be- printed in the bill is adopted. The bill, (2) COVERED APPLICATION.—In this sub- ginning on the date of the final Federal as amended, shall be considered as an section the term ‘‘covered application’’ agency action to which it relates.

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STANDARD OF REVIEW. ation meets critical safety system re- these assurances from the Secretary In any judicial review of a covered civil ac- quirements and oil spill response and before the permit is issued. tion, administrative findings and conclu- containment requirements, it fails to [From the New York Times, May 13, 2010] sions relating to the challenged Federal ac- make mention of and omits requiring U.S. SAID TO ALLOW DRILLING WITHOUT tion or decision shall be presumed to be cor- the Secretary to ensure that critical NEEDED PERMITS rect, and the presumption may be rebutted environmental and economic laws are (By Ian Urbina) only by the preponderance of the evidence adhered to, a prolific problem leading WASHINGTON.—The federal Minerals Man- contained in the administrative record. up to the Deepwater Horizon spill. agement Service gave permission to BP and SEC. 206. LIMITATION ON PROSPECTIVE RELIEF. Mr. Chairman, for years an ongoing dozens of other oil companies to drill in the In a covered civil action, the court shall problem in issuing permits for offshore Gulf of Mexico without first getting required not grant or approve any prospective relief permits from another agency that assesses unless the court finds that such relief is nar- drilling has been the Department of the threats to endangered species—and despite rowly drawn, extends no further than nec- Interior’s failure to follow require- strong warnings from that agency about the essary to correct the violation of a legal re- ments set out under our Nation’s impact the drilling was likely to have on the quirement, and is the least intrusive means foundational environmental protection gulf. necessary to correct that violation. laws and fisheries laws. These laws, Those approvals, federal records show, in- SEC. 207. LIMITATION ON ATTORNEYS’ FEES. like the Endangered Species Act, the clude one for the well drilled by the Deep- Sections 504 of title 5, United States Code, National Environmental Protection water Horizon rig, which exploded on April and 2412 of title 28, United States Code (to- Act, the Marine Mammal Protection 20, killing 11 workers and resulting in thou- sands of barrels of oil spilling into the gulf gether commonly called the Equal Access to Act, and the Magnusson-Stevens Fish- Justice Act) do not apply to a covered civil each day. action, nor shall any party in such a covered ery Act, protect wildlife as well as fish- The Minerals Management Service, or civil action receive payment from the Fed- eries and beaches that sustain the M.M.S., also routinely overruled its staff bi- eral Government for their attorneys’ fees, gulf’s fishing and tourism industries. ologists and engineers who raised concerns expenses, and other court costs. In the gulf region, the number of jobs about the safety and the environmental im- pact of certain drilling proposals in the gulf The CHAIR. No further amendment dependent on tourism and fishing is five times the number of jobs related to and in Alaska, according to a half-dozen cur- to the bill, as amended, shall be in rent and former agency scientists. order except those printed in part A of the oil and gas industry. Those scientists said they were also regu- House Report 112–73. Each further While reforms within the Obama ad- larly pressured by agency officials to change amendment may be offered only in the ministration are moving in the right the findings of their internal studies if they order printed in the report, may be of- direction, the fact is that this bill, in predicted that an accident was likely to its current form, leaves out a major occur or if wildlife might be harmed. fered only by a Member designated in Under the Endangered Species Act and the the report, shall be considered as read, chunk of what should be included in any safety or oversight review that we Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Min- shall be debatable for the time speci- erals Management Service is required to get require of the Secretary, and I’m grate- fied in the report equally divided and permits to allow drilling where it might controlled by the proponent and an op- ful for the rule for allowing a full dis- harm endangered species or marine mam- ponent, shall not be subject to amend- cussion and vote on this amendment. mals. Mr. Chairman, a May 2010 New York ment, and shall not be subject to a de- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- Times article, entitled, ‘‘U.S. Said to ministration, or NOAA, is partly responsible mand for division of the question. Allow Drilling Without Needed Per- for protecting endangered species and ma- AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. POLIS mits,’’ outlines the roots of this prob- rine mammals. It has said on repeated occa- The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- lem in detail. The article clearly ex- sions that drilling in the gulf affects these animals, but the minerals agency since Jan- sider amendment No. 1 printed in part plains how the Endangered Species Act A of House Report 112–73. uary 2009 has approved at least three huge and the Marine Mammal Protection lease sales, 103 seismic blasting projects and Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, I have an Act, the Department of the Interior’s amendment at the desk. 346 drilling plans. Agency records also show drilling permit agency is required to that permission for those projects and plans The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate get permits for drilling where it might was granted without getting the permits re- the amendment. harm endangered species and marine quired under federal law. The text of the amendment is as fol- animals. ‘‘M.M.S. has given up any pretense of regu- ´ lows: The National Oceanic and Atmos- lating the offshore oil industry,’’ said Kieran Page 4, strike ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon at Suckling, director of the Center for Biologi- pheric Administration, or NOAA, is cal Diversity, an environmental advocacy line 4, strike the period at line 6 and insert partially responsible for protecting en- ‘‘; and’’, and after line 6 insert the following group in Tucson, which filed notice of intent new subparagraph: dangered species and marine mammals. to sue the agency over its noncompliance ‘‘(C) all requirements of all applicable stat- It said on repeated occasions that drill- with federal law concerning endangered spe- utes and regulations, including the National ing in the gulf does affect these ani- cies. ‘‘The agency seems to think its mission Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the En- mals. That’s simply science. The is to help the oil industry evade environ- dangered Species Act of 1973, the Marine records show that permits for hundreds mental laws.’’ Kendra Barkoff, a spokeswoman for the In- Mammal Protection Act of 1972, and any law of wells, including the BP disaster well protecting fishing and recreation jobs. terior Department, said her agency had full itself, were granted without getting consultations with NOAA about endangered The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- the permits required under existing species in the gulf. But she declined to re- lution 245, the gentleman from Colo- Federal law. spond to additional questions about whether rado (Mr. POLIS) and a Member opposed Federal records show that NOAA in- her agency had obtained the relevant per- each will control 5 minutes. structed the minerals agency that con- mits. The Chair recognizes the gentleman tinued drilling in the gulf was actually Federal records indicate that these con- from Colorado. harming wildlife and needed to get per- sultations ended with NOAA instructing the minerals agency that continued drilling in Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, following mits in compliance with Federal law; the gulf was harming endangered marine last year’s BP Deepwater Horizon dis- but, sadly, those permits were never mammals and that the agency needed to get aster, one would think that a sought. permits to be in compliance with federal law. foundational and critical element of With regard to the National Environ- Responding to the accusations that agency any bill related to offshore deepwater mental Protection Act, the govern- scientists were being silenced, Ms. Barkoff oil drilling would be to improve our ment has time and time again per- added, ‘‘Under the previous administration, safety and environmental safeguards formed cursory environmental assess- there was a pattern of suppressing science in based on the lessons that we learned ments, failed to integrate NEPA anal- decisions, and we are working very hard to change the culture and empower scientists in the hard way from a horrific national yses with related Federal statutes, and the Department of the Interior.’’ tragedy, costing jobs and reducing even exempted entire projects from On Tuesday, Interior Secretary Ken health and damaging the environment. NEPA review, including the Macondo Salazar announced plans to reorganize the

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Every not likely to have any bearing on how and back whales, which are more common in the whether the agency seeks required permits areas where drilling occurs and thus are drilling permit is required to go from other agencies like NOAA. more likely to be affected. through multiple environmental re- Criticism of the minerals agency has Tensions between scientists and managers views before the application can be ap- grown in recent days as more information at the agency erupted in one case last year proved. This begins with an initial pro- has emerged about how it handled drilling in involving a rig in the gulf called the BP grammatic environmental impact the gulf. Atlantis. An agency scientist complained to statement and is followed by a lease his bosses of catastrophic safety and envi- In a letter from September 2009, obtained sale-specific environmental impact by The New York Times, NOAA accused the ronmental violations. The scientist said minerals agency of a pattern of understating these complaints were ignored, so he took statement and continues with addi- the likelihood and potential consequences of his concerns to higher officials at the Inte- tional environmental reviews as drill- a major spill in the gulf and understating the rior Department. ing activities move forward. ‘‘The purpose of this letter is to restate in frequency of spills that have already oc- b 1740 curred there. writing our concern that the BP Atlantis The letter accuses the agency of high- project presently poses a threat of serious, In carrying out its responsibilities, lighting the safety of offshore oil drilling op- immediate, potentially irreparable and cata- the department already must comply erations while overlooking more recent evi- strophic harm to the waters of the Gulf of with numerous environmental stat- Mexico and its marine environment, and to dence to the contrary. The data used by the utes, regulations, and Executive or- agency to justify its approval of drilling op- summarize how BP’s conduct has violated federal law and regulations,’’ David L. Perry, ders. These regulations include the Na- erations in the gulf play down the fact that tional Environmental Policy Act, the spills have been increasing and understate a lawyer acting on behalf of Kenneth Abbott, the ‘‘risks and impacts of accidental spills,’’ a BP contractor, wrote in a letter to officials Endangered Species Act, the Marine the letter states. NOAA declined several re- at the Interior Department that was dated Mammal Protection Act, the Coastal quests for comment. May 27. Zone Management Act, the Clean Air The accusation that the minerals agency The letter added: ‘‘From our conversation Act, and the Fishery Conservation and on the phone, we understand that M.M.S. is has ignored risks is also being levied by sci- Management Act. And I may have left entists working for the agency. already aware that undersea manifolds have been leaking and that major flow lines must some out. This demonstrates the re- Managers at the agency have routinely dundancy in this amendment and why overruled staff scientists whose findings already be replaced. Failure of this critical highlight the environmental risks of drill- undersea equipment has potentially cata- it is not necessary. ing, according to a half-dozen current or strophic environmental consequences.’’ Administration officials and even Di- Almost two months before the Deepwater former agency scientists. rector Bromwich have stated on nu- Horizon exploded, Representative Rau´ l M. The scientists, none of whom wanted to be merous occasions to both the Natural Grijalva, Democrat of Arizona, sent a letter quoted by name for fear of reprisals by the to the agency raising concerns about the BP Resources Committee and the Amer- agency or by those in the industry, said they Atlantis and questioning its oversight of the ican people that they would not permit had repeatedly had their scientific findings rig. operations if they did not believe they changed to indicate no environmental im- After the disaster, Mr. Salazar said he meet all the requirements to be con- pact or had their calculations of spill risks would delay granting any new oil drilling downgraded. ducted safely, efficiently, and in an en- permits. vironmentally responsible manner. The ‘‘You simply are not allowed to conclude But the minerals agency has issued at that the drilling will have an impact,’’ said least five final approval permits to new drill- Interior Department already complies one scientist who has worked for the min- ing projects in the gulf since last week, with these particular environmental erals agency for more than a decade. ‘‘If you records show. regulations when approving permits. find the risks of a spill are high or you con- Despite being shown records indicating And the fact that the Department is clude that a certain species will be affected, otherwise, Ms. Barkoff said her agency had permitting operations, although at a your report gets disappeared in a desk draw- granted no new permits since Mr. Salazar slower pace than I would like to see, er and they find another scientist to redo it made his announcement. or they rewrite it for you.’’ Other agencies besides NOAA have begun demonstrates that they have con- Another biologist who left the agency in criticizing the minerals agency. fidence in the regulations that the 2005 after more than five years said that At a public hearing in Louisiana this week, agency has set for offshore drilling op- agency officials went out of their way to ac- a joint panel of Coast Guard and Minerals erations. The real effect of this amend- commodate the oil and gas industry. Management Service officials investigating ment, whether intended or not, is more He said, for example, that seismic activity the explosion grilled minerals agency offi- delays to offshore energy production from drilling can have a devastating effect cials for allowing the offshore drilling indus- on mammals and fish, but that agency offi- and more lengthy and burdensome law- try to be essentially ‘‘self-certified,’’ as Capt. suits. cials rarely enforced the regulations meant Hung Nguyen of the Coast Guard, a co-chair- to limit those effects. man of the investigation, put it. So, Mr. Chairman, I oppose this He also said the agency routinely ceded to In addition to the minerals agency and the amendment and I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. the drilling companies the responsibility for Coast Guard, the Deepwater Horizon was I reserve the balance of my time. monitoring species that live or spawn near overseen by the Marshall Islands, the ‘‘flag Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, this un- the drilling projects. of convenience’’ under which it was reg- derlying legislation’s very basic safety ‘‘What I observed was M.M.S. was trying to istered. review provision simply doesn’t address undermine the monitoring and mitigation No one from the Marshall Islands ever in- the broad swath of problems that need requirements that would be imposed on the spected the rig. The nongovernmental orga- industry,’’ he said. nizations that did were paid by the rig’s op- to be addressed by any serious offshore Aside from allowing BP and other compa- erator, in this case Transocean. drilling bill. My amendment is a simple nies to drill in the gulf without getting the I reserve the balance of my time. way of ensuring that the many short- required permits from NOAA, the minerals Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I rise comings are at least considered by the agency has also given BP and other drilling in opposition to this amendment. Secretary, as articulated in Federal companies in the gulf blanket exemptions The CHAIR. The gentleman from Col- law, and are discussed during this de- from having to provide environmental im- bate. pact statements. orado is recognized for 5 minutes. Much as BP’s drilling plan asserted that Mr. LAMBORN. I yield myself such Unfortunately, this bill does not take there was no chance of an oil spill, the com- time as I may consume. into account the lessons our country pany also claimed in federal documents that Although well intended, this amend- learned from the terrible BP Deepwater its drilling would not have any adverse effect ment is duplicative and would add disaster. In addition to accepting my on endangered species. delays to the permitting process and amendment, I certainly hope that the The gulf is known for its biodiversity. Var- production of American-made energy. committee will address these problems ious endangered species are found in the area It is the responsibility of the Depart- with even stronger language in any fu- where the Deepwater Horizon was drilling, including sperm whales, blue whales and fin ment of the Interior as overseers of ture work it does on this bill or on the whales. permitting in the gulf to ensure safe issue of offshore drilling in general In some instances, the minerals agency has and environmentally responsible drill- with regard to safety and the environ- indeed sought and received permits in the ing in the gulf. ment.

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We don’t change vironment is properly addressed, but the amendment. any of the requirements with regard to those concerns are properly addressed The text of the amendment is as fol- losses and the rest, which I think are in the permitting policy. The problem lows: inappropriate; but nonetheless, we is that we had a company with around Page 4, after line 6, insert the following don’t change that in this legislation. 800 safety violations, British Petro- (and redesignate accordingly): I would ask for the adoption of this leum, that was allowed to continue ‘‘(3) CONSULTATION WITH INDEPENDENT SAFE- amendment. drilling, and you wonder why. Could it TY ORGANIZATION.—In making any deter- I reserve the balance of my time. be that they were negotiating at the mination under paragraph (2), the Secretary Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I rise very time of the blowout with Demo- shall consult with one or more independent in opposition to this amendment. crats in the Senate for making the big safety organizations that are not affiliated with the American Petroleum Institute. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Col- announcement that they supported the orado is recognized for 5 minutes. administration’s cap-and-trade bill? The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- Mr. LAMBORN. I yield myself such Could it be that they were going to be lution 245, the gentleman from Cali- time as I may consume. involved in the carbon credit business fornia (Mr. GARAMENDI) and a Member I do oppose this amendment. Al- and would work with the administra- opposed each will control 5 minutes. though well intended, the Putting the tion? The Chair recognizes the gentleman Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act itself Perhaps a better question than the from California. makes drilling already safer by requir- effect on the environment is, How close Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, we ing that the Secretary ensure that any will the applicant for a drilling permit just heard a pretty good discussion proposed drilling operation be subject be politically with this administration? here a moment ago about the safety to a safety review—it’s there in the bill Because what we see time after time is issues in the gulf. And the legislation already—and that it meet established a situation of political payback. We see before us seems to ignore every one of critical safety system requirements, crony capitalism. If you’re a good the recommendations that the bipar- including blowout prevention and oil buddy at GE, you’re going to do well. If tisan, independent commission made spill response and containment require- you’re on Wall Street and you con- about how to conduct deepwater drill- ments, and this has to be done before tribute four to one to this administra- ing in a safe manner. Actually, BP did the issuance of a permit. tion over its opponent, then you’re have a terrible record. I am pleased going to do well. You may have to en- that my colleague from Texas pointed b 1750 dure being called a fat cat from time to out the 800 violations that BP had. The decision to approve individual time; but, otherwise, we’re going to There was, however, a bit of a problem permit applications is the responsi- make sure your profits exceed any- for at least 11 members of the gulf oil bility of the Department of the Inte- thing you have ever seen before. industry: They died as a result of the rior. I don’t believe it should be farmed We have seen this administration inattention to safety. out to other organizations that may or rush to Libya. We have seen this ad- The proposal that I have before us may not have the background, the ex- ministration rush, appropriately, to deals with one of the recommendations pertise, or the resources to evaluate help our friend Japan. We have seen that the commission made, and that is drilling permits. them rush all over the place. But when that there be an independent safety or- In fiscal year 2011, House Republicans it came to really helping the gulf coast ganization created to provide an addi- voted to increase funding for the De- region, this administration rushed in tional level of review of the require- partment of the Interior in order to en- and did more damage to people’s lives ments that drilling be done safely. The sure that they have the resources to by putting this moratorium on than legislation before us ignores that rec- safely, responsibly, and effectively ap- the spill itself did. At some point, it’s ommendation by the commission and prove permits. time for the administration to stop the basically says that the American Pe- The Interior Department has a re- political payback game. troleum Institute is quite capable of sponsibility, as it drafts legislation, to Perhaps Louisiana would be better doing this. Well, the independent, bi- solicit public comment; and they do off if they dissociated themselves from partisan commission, said, ‘‘The Amer- take advice and counsel from all Amer- Texas. We know that you can have ican Petroleum Institute is culturally icans, including those with expertise in 500,000 acres burned and have it be a ill-suited to drive a safety revolution these areas. However, once the stand- disaster area. You can have 2 million in in the industry. For this reason, it is ards are set, it is the responsibility of Texas, and they won’t come to your essential that the safety enterprise op- the government to enforce the stand- help because this administration is erate apart from the American Petro- ards. partisan and bitterly so. But it’s time leum Institute,’’ and I could not agree Oversight is the Federal Govern- for this administration to quit playing more, Mr. Chairman. ment’s responsibility, and it should not political games and help people where My amendment would require that, be delegated to outside organizations. they need it in our own country, on our as the Secretary is trying to determine Whether intended or not, this amend- own gulf coast. whether permit applications meet the Let’s vote ‘‘no’’ on the amendments ment would slow down and make more critical safety requirements, he must and get this bill through. complicated the already lengthy and Mr. LAMBORN. I yield back the bal- consult with an independent safety or- involved permitting process. So I urge ance of my time. ganization, and that organization must opposition to this amendment, and The CHAIR. The question is on the not be affiliated with the American Pe- urge opponents to vote ‘‘no’’ on it. amendment offered by the gentleman troleum Institute. I reserve the balance of my time. from Colorado (Mr. POLIS). Now the institute has said, No prob- Mr. GARAMENDI. An interesting dis- The question was taken; and the lem; we’ll create our own. Well, I’m cussion from my colleague from Colo- Chair announced that the noes ap- sorry, but that’s not the way to provide rado. I would note that there are nu- peared to have it. the appropriate safety standard. We merous examples where the Federal Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, I demand don’t need to have more deaths. We Government does rely upon outside a recorded vote. don’t need to have more blowouts. We safety organizations. For example, the The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of need to do the drilling safely, and that Institute of Nuclear Power Operations rule XVIII, further proceedings on the it be done in a manner that ensures provides safety standards for our nu- amendment offered by the gentleman that lives will not be lost and that oil clear industry, specifically, not allow- from Colorado will be postponed. will not be spilled in the ocean. That’s ing the nuclear power industry to do

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The Department of the Inte- ments: rior, and I was the Deputy Secretary of under paragraph (1) shall ensure that the proposed drilling operations meet require- ‘‘(i) In connection with the installation of the Department of the Interior in the ments for— the final casing string, the installation of at 90s, has some familiarity of the com- ‘‘(A) third-party certification of safety sys- least two independent, tested mechanical ings and goings, the shortcomings as tems related to well control, such as blowout barriers, in addition to a cement barrier, well as the strength of that Depart- preventers; across each flow path between hydrocarbon ment. ‘‘(B) performance of blowout preventers, bearing formations and the blowout pre- This particular section of the Depart- including quantitative risk assessment venter. ment of the Interior has proved beyond standards, subsea testing, and secondary ac- ‘‘(ii) That wells shall be designed so that a a shadow of a doubt that, over time, it tivation methods; failure of one barrier does not significantly ‘‘(C) independent third-party certification has not been able to regulate properly increase the likelihood of another barrier’s of well casing and cementing programs and failure. the safety and other elements of the procedures; ‘‘(iii) That the casing design is appropriate natural gas and oil industry. We need ‘‘(D) mandatory safety and environmental for the purpose for which it is intended under to provide an outside level of review on management systems by operators on the reasonably expected wellbore conditions. the safety requirements, both to keep outer Continental Shelf; ‘‘(iv) The installation and verification with the Department of the Interior on the ‘‘(E) procedures and technologies to be a pressure test of a lockdown device at the proper course and the industry itself on used during drilling operations to minimize time the casing is installed in the wellhead. the proper course. the risk of ignition and explosion of hydro- ‘‘(D) CEMENTING.—Subject to subparagraph carbons; and (A), regulations issued under this subsection That’s what the amendment does. I ‘‘(F) ensuring compliance with other appli- think it makes an eminent amount of for cementing standards shall include at a cable environmental and natural resource minimum the following requirements: sense, and we’re really talking about conservation laws, including the response ‘‘(i) Adequate centralization of the casing both environmental issues here, that plan requirements of section 311(j) of the to ensure proper distribution of cement. is, the health of environment in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 ‘‘(ii) A full circulation of drilling fluids coast, which was seriously com- U.S.C. 1321(j)). prior to cementing. promised, and also the well-being of ‘‘(4) REGULATORY STANDARDS FOR BLOWOUT ‘‘(iii) The use of an adequate volume of ce- the men and women that work on these PREVENTERS, WELL DESIGN, AND CEMENTING.— ment to prevent any unintended flow of hy- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In promulgating regula- oil platforms. And we know that their drocarbons between any hydrocarbon-bear- tions under this subsection related to blow- ing formation zone and the wellhead. fate has been jeopardized in the past out preventers, well design, and cementing, and should not be jeopardized in the fu- ‘‘(iv) Cement bond logs for all cementing the Secretary shall ensure that such regula- jobs intended to provide a barrier to hydro- ture. tions include the minimum standards in- carbon flow. I ask for an ‘‘aye’’ vote on this cluded in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D), un- ‘‘(v) Cement bond logs or such other integ- amendment, both here and later on the less, after notice and an opportunity for pub- rity tests as the Secretary may prescribe for lic comment, the Secretary determines that floor. cement jobs other than those identified in a standard required under this subsection I yield back the balance of my time. clause (iv). would be less effective in ensuring safe oper- Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I ‘‘(E) INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY CERTIFI- ations than an available alternative tech- CATION.—The Secretary shall issue regula- would point out that there is a public nology or practice. Such regulations shall re- tions that establish appropriate standards comment period that is available right quire independent third-party certification, for the approval of independent third-party now, and that is a proper and appro- pursuant to subparagraph (E), of blowout certifiers capable of exercising certification priate forum for an outside group to preventers, well design, and cementing pro- functions for blowout preventers, well de- make the kind of standards-related grams and procedures prior to the com- sign, and cementing. For any certification mencement of drilling operations. Such reg- comments that would be possibly help- required for regulations related to blowout ful. ulations shall also require recertification by an independent third-party certifier, pursu- preventers, well design, or cementing, the But when it comes to actually operator shall use a qualified independent issuing the permit, that is something ant to subparagraph (E), of a blowout pre- venter upon any material modification to third-party certifier chosen by the Sec- that should be delegated to the Federal the blowout preventer or well design and of retary. The costs of any certification shall Government. They do have the re- a well design upon any material modifica- be borne by the operator. The regulations sources. In fact, they have expanded re- tion to the well design. issued under this subparagraph shall require the following: sources to do a better job of that, hope- ‘‘(B) BLOWOUT PREVENTERS.—Subject to fully, in the future. subparagraph (A), regulations issued under ‘‘(i) Prior to the commencement of drilling through a blowout preventer at any covered So, for those reasons, Mr. Chairman, this subsection for blowout preventers shall include at a minimum the following require- well, the operator shall obtain a written and I would urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this signed certification from an independent amendment. ments: ‘‘(i) Two sets of blind shear rams appro- third party approved and assigned by the ap- I yield back the balance of my time. priately spaced to prevent blowout preventer propriate Federal official pursuant to para- The CHAIR. The question is on the failure if a drill pipe joint or drill tool is graph (3) that the third party— amendment offered by the gentleman across one set of blind shear rams during a ‘‘(I) conducted or oversaw a detailed phys- from California (Mr. GARAMENDI). situation that threatens loss of well control. ical inspection, design review, system inte- The question was taken; and the ‘‘(ii) Redundant emergency backup control gration test, and function and pressure test- Chair announced that the noes ap- systems capable of activating the relevant ing of the blowout preventer; and peared to have it. components of a blowout preventer, includ- ‘‘(II) in the third-party certifier’s best pro- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Chairman, I ing when the communications link or other fessional judgment, determined that— critical links between the drilling rig and ‘‘(aa) the blowout preventer is designed for demand a recorded vote. the specific drilling conditions, equipment, The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of the blowout preventer are destroyed or inop- erable. and location where it will be installed and rule XVIII, further proceedings on the ‘‘(iii) Regular testing of the emergency for the specific well design; amendment offered by the gentleman backup control systems, including testing ‘‘(bb) the blowout preventer and all of its from California will be postponed. during deployment of the blowout preventer. components and control systems will operate AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. MARKEY ‘‘(iv) As appropriate, remotely operated ve- effectively and as designed when installed; The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- hicle intervention capabilities for secondary ‘‘(cc) each blind shear ram or casing shear sider amendment No. 3 printed in part control of all subsea blowout preventer func- ram will function effectively under likely tions, including adequate hydraulic capacity emergency scenarios and is capable of shear- A of House Report 112–73. to activate blind shear rams, casing shear ing the drill pipe or casing, as applicable, Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, I have rams, and other critical blowout preventer that will be used when installed; an amendment at the desk. components. ‘‘(dd) emergency control systems will func- The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate ‘‘(v) Technologies to prevent a blowout tion under the conditions in which they will the amendment. preventer failure if the drill pipe is moved be installed; and

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Their ex- So my colleagues on the other side Such recertification determinations shall tensive reports documented numerous are acting as if nothing has changed consider the results of tests required by the specific failures of the cementing, well and no safety reforms have been made. appropriate Federal official, including test- design and testing and maintenance as- By doing so, they are ignoring the facts ing of the emergency control systems of a sociated with the Deepwater Horizon on the ground and the actions of their blowout preventer. well. own party’s administration. I’m not ‘‘(iii) Certifications under clause (i), recer- And recently, the Department of the willing to indict the administration tifications under clause (i), and results of Interior’s contractor, Det Norske and say that they have done nothing in and data from all tests conducted pursuant Veritas, released its report on the fo- to this paragraph shall be promptly sub- this regard. mitted to the appropriate Federal official rensic investigation of the Deepwater I reserve the balance of my time. Horizon blowout preventer, and here’s and made publicly available. b 1800 ‘‘(5) RULEMAKING DOCKETS.— what they found: the results indicated ‘‘(A) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than the that the drilling pipe inside of the Mr. MARKEY. I yield myself 2 min- date of proposal of any regulation under this blowout preventer had buckled due to utes. subsection, the Secretary shall establish a the force of the blowout; and the cut- Mr. Chairman, here is the BP Blue publicly available rulemaking docket for ting devices, therefore, couldn’t fully Ribbon Commission report that was such regulation. sever the drill pipe and seal off the conducted to investigate and to make ‘‘(B) DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED.—The Sec- well. recommendations as to what the retary shall include in the docket— causes were and what can be done to ‘‘(i) all written comments and documen- According to the forensic report, con- tary information on the proposed rule re- trary to the claims of the oil industry prevent it from happening again. Right ceived from any person in the comment pe- that blowout preventers are fail-safe now, nothing that is in this report has riod for the rulemaking, promptly upon re- devices, it seems unclear whether blow- been implemented in terms of legisla- ceipt by the Secretary; out preventers can actually prevent tion here on the House floor. So I will ‘‘(ii) the transcript of each public hearing, major blowouts at all once they are un- tell you what my bill does. It will re- if any, on the proposed rule, promptly upon derway. quire multiple lines of defense against receipt from the person who transcribed such But here we are today with the Re- a blowout and ensures that these de- hearing; and fenses are redundant so that failure of ‘‘(iii) all documents that become available publicans bringing out legislation that after the proposed rule is published and that has no meaningful safety protections one does not lead to cascading failures the Secretary determines are of central rel- for the industry. of the entire system as occurred with evance to the rulemaking, by as soon as pos- I reserve the balance of my time. BP’s Macondo well. sible after their availability. Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I rise First, the amendment sets minimum ‘‘(C) PROPOSED AND DRAFT FINAL RULE AND in opposition to this amendment. standards for blowout preventers, in- ASSOCIATED MATERIAL.—The Secretary shall The CHAIR. The gentleman from Col- cluding a requirement that blowout include in the docket— orado is recognized for 5 minutes. preventers operate as intended even ‘‘(i) each draft proposed rule submitted by Mr. LAMBORN. I yield myself such when the force of an ongoing blowout the Secretary to the Office of Management and Budget for any interagency review proc- time as I may consume. shifts the drill pipe out of position. ess prior to proposal of such rule, all docu- This amendment was already re- The amendment also requires new ments accompanying such draft, all written jected by a bipartisan vote of the full standards on safe well design and ce- comments thereon by other agencies, and all Natural Resources Committee and, menting to ensure multiple redundant written responses to such written comments once again, I urge opposition to it. This barriers within the well against uncon- by the Secretary, by no later than the date amendment micromanages and dic- trolled oil or gas blow that could lead of proposal of the rule; and tates specific safety and blowout pre- to a blowout. ‘‘(ii) each draft final rule submitted by the venter standards for permit applica- The amendment also requires inde- Secretary for such review process before issuance of the final rule, all such written tions. Many of these standards would pendent third-party certification of comments thereon, all documents accom- do little or nothing different than what blowout preventers and well designs. panying such draft, and all written responses is already being done by the Depart- Finally, the language ensures that if thereto, by no later than the date of issuance ment of the Interior. the Department of the Interior finds by of the final rule. However, these restrictions would, if some other measures that it has or The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- this amendment passes, be etched into may one day require would provide an lution 245, the gentleman from Massa- law, making Congress the technical ar- even higher level of safety, that the chusetts (Mr. MARKEY) and a Member biter and micromanager of Outer Con- Secretary can substitute those better opposed each will control 5 minutes. tinental Shelf regulations, and reduc- alternatives instead. The Chair recognizes the gentleman ing the flexibility and ability of the This is the direction we should be from Massachusetts. Department to adapt to new tech- heading in. Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield nology and new development in drilling I reserve the balance of my time. myself 2 minutes. safety. So if we’re lagging behind de- Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. Chairman, 1 year has passed velopments in the industry, this would yield 1 minute to the gentleman from since the Deepwater Horizon accident. actually prevent us, or could prevent Louisiana (Mr. LANDRY). Yet BP, Transocean, Halliburton, and us, from adopting those new and better Mr. LANDRY. I would like to point Cameron continue to argue in court standards in the future. out to my colleague that one of my col- which of them deserves more blame for The technical standards proposed in leagues, the gentleman from Louisiana the 11 deaths and environmental devas- this amendment have not been subject (Mr. SCALISE), H.R. 56 puts into law a tation. to a thorough review or understanding portion of that report. And since he is BP continues to fight the estimates of the impacts of such changes. This is so interested in making sure that some of the amount of oil spilled in order to particularly troubling when you con- of the information in the President’s minimize its liability. And more than 1 sider that this language was written report becomes law, I certainly hope he

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Because when I sive safety measures into place. ations; and, B, has demonstrated to the go back home and I talk to those in For those reasons, Mr. Chairman, I satisfaction of the Secretary that the Louisiana, they tell me that they have oppose this amendment, and I would applicant possesses the capability and already instituted safety guidelines urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. technology to respond immediately above and beyond what the gentleman I yield back the balance of my time. and effectively to such worst-case dis- from Massachusetts puts forth here. The CHAIR. The question is on the charge scenario. The industry is safer today than it amendment offered by the gentleman Mr. Chairman, we are talking here to was the day before the Deepwater acci- from Massachusetts (Mr. MARKEY). the people, the people across this Na- dent. In addition to that, we have the The question was taken; and the tion and in the world who watched the ability now, today, in the Gulf of Mex- Chair announced that the noes ap- worst-case scenario, what happened in ico, that no one else has in the world, peared to have it. the BP oil spill. What we are simply to cap the type of incident that hap- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, I de- saying is that before any permit is pened in the Gulf. mand a recorded vote. issued, that the Secretary take the pre- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of caution of, first, having assessed what myself the remaining time. rule XVIII, further proceedings on the that worst-case scenario could be; and, I agree with the gentleman from Lou- amendment offered by the gentleman second, that applicant who is seeking isiana; I am not an expert on drilling. from Massachusetts will be postponed. this permit has both the capability and We are congressional experts. And that AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MS. HANABUSA technology, and has demonstrated as is an oxymoron, a contradiction in The Acting CHAIR (Mr. DOLD). It is such, to address that worst-case sce- terms, like ‘‘jumbo shrimp’’ or ‘‘Salt now in order to consider amendment nario. Lake City night life.’’ There is no such No. 4 printed in part A of House Report Mr. Chairman, it is a simple state- thing. We rely upon real experts. 112–73. ment and it is a requirement that the Here are the real experts: The Blue Ms. HANABUSA. Mr. Chair, I have an people would like to see. No one wants Ribbon Commission put together to amendment at the desk. to sit there and experience a BP oil study what went wrong and what needs The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will spill again. to be done, and that is what my amend- designate the amendment. I reserve the balance of my time. ment will do. My amendment is very The text of the amendment is as fol- close to the legislation that passed 48– lows: b 1810 0 out of the Commerce Committee last Page 4, after line 6, insert the following year and was later adopted by the (and redesignate the succeeding paragraph Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I rise House. So all we are doing is just re- accordingly): in opposition to the amendment. flecting what all of these experts rec- ‘‘(3) WORST-CASE DISCHARGE SCENARIO CER- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ommended and were finally incor- TIFICATION.—The Secretary shall not issue a from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- porated. permit under paragraph (1) without certi- fying that the applicant— utes. So we can ignore the experts, but Mr. LAMBORN. I yield myself such then we roll the dice. And, once again, ‘‘(A) has calculated a worst-case discharge scenario for the proposed drilling operations; time as I may consume. a part of our coastline could be held and I do oppose this amendment because hostage to an oil company that was ‘‘(B) has demonstrated to the satisfaction it is duplicative and unnecessary. This trying to save money but at risk of en- of the Secretary that the applicant possesses amendment attempts to expand upon dangering the lives and the livelihood the capability and technology to respond im- the language in the bill that already of millions of people off of the coast- mediately and effectively to such worst-case discharge scenario. mandates that the Secretary conduct a line off of our country. safety review to affirm oil spill re- I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote for the Markey The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to sponse and containment capability amendment. House Resolution 245, the gentlewoman prior to issuing a permit. We believe Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I from Hawaii (Ms. HANABUSA) and a that the Department of the Interior al- would close by saying that the experts Member opposed each will control 5 ready requires that applicants must that we should rely on are those that minutes. calculate worst-case discharge before are in the Department of the Interior, The Chair recognizes the gentle- approving a permit. Director Michael Bromwich with woman from Hawaii. BOEMRE and all the way down, who Ms. HANABUSA. Mr. Chair, I yield On June 18 of last year, the Depart- have been working on this for the last myself such time as I may consume. ment issued a notice to lessees out- year. They have extensive regulations. The amendment that I propose is a lining the information requirements Some of what is proposed are actually very simple and a commonsense and standards to be met before a per- regulations right now. amendment. First of all, let us recall mit could be approved. In the notice it And while the bill does call for cer- where we come from. is required that a lessee ‘‘describe the tain safety standards to be satisfied Title 43, section 1340, entitled ‘‘Geo- assumption and calculations that you and met, we have delegated the respon- logical and Geophysical Explorations,’’ used to determine the volume of your sibility for the exact language and im- is what is the subject of H.R. 1229; spe- worst-case discharge scenario.’’ plementation of those regulations to cifically, subsection D, entitled ‘‘Drill- This exact language, this exact in- those who deal with this 8 hours a day, ing Permits.’’ tention has already been addressed, so day in and day out, week in and week Under that subsection, it states: The I would oppose this amendment as re- out, year in and year out. So there is a Secretary may, by regulation, require dundant and unnecessary. balance. We give the broad parameters. any lessee operating under an approved Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance They carry out, as a regulatory agen- exploration plan to obtain a permit to of my time. cy, every last final detail. drilling any well in accordance with Ms. HANABUSA. I yield myself 1 And Congress, as has been admitted, such plan. minute. does not have the technical expertise What the amendments are proposing Mr. Chair, if this amendment is du- to foresee every single development here today and what my amendment plicative, it should not be an issue, be- and foresee every single problem that addresses is what is set forth at page 4. cause what it does do is it contains the could arise. So while overseeing, we And I propose that it amends after line language that the people want to hear. have to do some delegation. This bill 6 and includes a subsection 3, which ad- The people want to hear, What is the does that. We strike that fine balance. dresses the worst-case discharge sce- worst case scenario? I also contend And the administration’s department nario certification. This amendment that it really does not do that. It is not has been doing a strong job of strength- requires: The Secretary shall not issue duplicative.

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These engineers that the that we are ready to address the worst- show the Secretary that it has the ca- President picked said that the causes case scenario, and the Secretary will pability and the technological ability of the oil spill are identifiable and cor- not issue a permit until it is addressed, to address that. So it is not duplica- rectable and that a prolonged morato- it is not only identified, but that the tive. rium will not, will not, will not appre- applicant has both the technological But to the extent that the opposer ciably improve safety. skills plus the capabilities to do it and would like to say that it is duplicative, The Acting CHAIR. The time of the prevent such a spill. then I believe that they should not ob- gentleman has expired. We are all interested in the jobs and ject to this because, after all, it does Mr. LAMBORN. I yield the gen- the economic security of the gulf and say what people want to hear. People tleman an additional 30 seconds. all the neighboring States in that area, want to be guaranteed that the BP oil Mr. CASSIDY. So what we have seen plus its ripple effect. That is why we spill does not happen again. since, though, is not a recommendation want to see that it never happens I reserve the balance of my time. that the President’s blue ribbon com- again, and that is why we want the Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I mission is right, but rather a regu- people, the people, to be confident that yield 2 minutes to a member of the En- latory hurdle set upon regulatory hur- we in Congress have addressed their ergy and Commerce Committee who dle set upon regulatory hurdle. Now we concerns. has a district in the State of Louisiana have a notice to lessees which demands I request an ‘‘aye’’ vote. (Mr. CASSIDY). that which this amendment also de- Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I will Mr. CASSIDY. Rarely are the goals mands, so we are going to have not just close by saying that this amendment, of our country as aligned as they are a notice to lessees, but we are going to though well intended, is duplicative; now. Clearly we need economic recov- have this amendment on top of it. At and I think that has been admitted by ery with good jobs and with good bene- some point your hostility to an indus- the other side and therefore is unneces- fits for those who frankly right now try becomes hostility to workers, be- sary. have a problem with unemployment. comes hostility to our energy security I would urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. As it turns out, we also have the goal and, frankly, becomes a hostility to I yield back the balance of my time. of increasing our energy security and, our environment. The Acting CHAIR. The question is lastly, a goal of protecting our environ- I oppose this amendment. I think it on the amendment offered by the gen- ment. Now, let’s just go through these is bad for our workers, I think it is bad tlewoman from Hawaii (Ms. in order. for our economy, and I think it is bad HANABUSA). As regards jobs, let’s just talk about for our environment. The question was taken; and the Act- the oil and gas industry. The Presi- Ms. HANABUSA. May I inquire of the ing Chair announced that the noes ap- dent, the administration’s estimates of Chair as to how much time is remain- peared to have it. the economic impact of the morato- ing on both sides. Ms. HANABUSA. Mr. Chair, I demand rium and the permitorium are hun- The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman a recorded vote. dreds of thousands of jobs lost and from Hawaii has 13⁄4 minutes remain- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to about $2.5 billion in lost economic ac- ing, and the gentleman from Colorado clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- tivity. has 11⁄2 minutes remaining. ceedings on the amendment offered by This is not just the gulf coast and it Ms. HANABUSA. I yield myself 1 the gentlewoman from Hawaii will be is not just the oil rig workers. It is also minute. postponed. those who work on pipelines. It is boat Mr. Chair, I am sure that the gen- The Chair understands that amend- builders. Indeed, as it turns out, one of tleman from Louisiana has no inten- ment No. 5 will not be offered. the boat builders in Louisiana is the tions of saying that anyone who may AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. HOLT largest customer worldwide of Cater- want an amendment to this bill is The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order pillar engines. An engine that is built somehow hostile or somehow anti-jobs, to consider amendment No. 6 printed in in the State of Illinois using steel from anti-energy security and anti-environ- part A of House Report 112–73. the Midwest is used on the coast of ment, because that is not the intent. Mr. HOLT. I have an amendment at Louisiana to build boats to service This bill has been labeled Putting the the desk. those rigs. Needless to say, those Cat- Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act. We The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will erpillar engines are not now being or- have no objection to that, Mr. Chair. designate the amendment. dered. That steel order going to Cater- But why can’t it also say Putting the The text of the amendment is as fol- pillar to build these is not being done. Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act Safe- lows: So the jobs that ripple out are not just ly? That is all that is being requested Page 5, strike lines 5 through 9 and insert in the gulf coast, but go all the way here. closing quotation marks and a following pe- across the country. Let’s look at what happened at the riod. We also have a goal to increase our BP oil spill. Let’s just make sure it The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to energy security. Prior to Macondo, doesn’t happen again. Another spill House Resolution 245, the gentleman one-third of the domestically produced like that, by taking these precautions, from New Jersey (Mr. HOLT) and a oil in the United States came from the can be avoided, and by doing that, by Member opposed each will control 5 Outer Continental Shelf. Since we have doing that, we will not be faced with a minutes. limited further exploration, we have situation where someone from that dis- The Chair recognizes the gentleman lost that potential to increase our do- trict would say we are hostile because from New Jersey. mestic supply of energy, to increase we are not encouraging jobs or not en- our security, to insulate us, if you will, couraging energy security or not en- b 1820 from those issues in North Africa couraging the environment. This is ex- Mr. HOLT. I thank the Chair. which are currently driving up our fuel actly what we are trying to do. We are H.R. 1229 includes language that prices. trying to do all of these, and it has a would add a timeline to the permitting Lastly, we have a goal to protect our ripple effect throughout the Nation. process for offshore oil and gas drilling. environment. Oh, we all care about I reserve the remainder of my time. This provision states that, ‘‘If the Sec- that. In Louisiana, we particularly Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I have retary has not made a decision on the care about that. We do not take this no other speakers, so at this point I am application by the end of the 60-day pe- for granted. But in Louisiana, we real- going to wait and close as soon as the riod beginning on the date the applica- ize you have to be both pro-business as gentlelady is done. tion is received by the Secretary, the

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In other words, as it stands in long as they provide a clear description The bill is part of these three bills that the legislation before us, if for what- of why they are doing so. pretend that there are no lessons to be ever reason—incomplete information, Prior to the incident in the gulf, the learned from 2010; the bill that pre- new information—the Secretary has administration was very capable of tends the gulf oil blowout never oc- not made a decision whether or not to processing permits in 5 to 15 days on curred; that wills amnesia on the pol- approve the application, then the appli- average. The 30-day timeline in the bill icy of the United States so that we for- cation will be considered from then on is significantly longer, and allows the get that the worst oil spill in history approved. administration extensions. In the end, from which there are real lessons to be There are a number of provisions in the administration must reach a deci- learned never occurred. this bill that could make offshore drill- sion. The provision this amendment I urge passage of this amendment. ing less safe. My amendment is aimed proposes to remove is the final dead- I yield back the balance of my time. at perhaps the most dangerous of those line that the administration must meet Mr. LAMBORN. I want to apologize. I provisions. This bill short-circuits ex- and one that should be firm to ensure was confused as to whether the gen- isting requirements to protect oil in- that decisions are made in a timely tleman was asking a rhetorical ques- dustry workers and those who depend manner and that no de facto morato- tion or really wanted to have a col- on marine resources for their liveli- rium or permitorium is instituted. loquy. By the time I figured that out, hoods and so forth. Ensuring that envi- This amendment, if adopted, would he had moved on to the remainder of ronmental and safety standards are simply further delay offshore energy his argument. I would have been happy met—so that the new permits will not production. It would continue to allow to and hopefully in the future I could result in a repeat of the Deepwater Ho- the Department to arbitrarily impose a have a colloquy on that with him. rizon disaster—is really too important de facto drilling moratorium that At this point, Mr. Chairman, I would to allow permits to go through the could cost thousands of jobs and allow like to yield 1 minute to the gentleman door prematurely and automatically higher prices on energy with less sup- from Louisiana (Mr. LANDRY). simply because of an arbitrary ply. Mr. LANDRY. The gentleman must timeline imposed by this legislation. I oppose this amendment and urge not understand that he wants to rein- Depending on the dedication of a par- my colleagues to vote ‘‘no.’’ state the de facto moratorium that is ticular Secretary to safety and envi- I reserve the balance of my time. plaguing the Gulf of Mexico with this ronmental protection, H.R. 1229 would Mr. HOLT. May I ask the Chair the amendment. It is exactly what he’s produce either precipitous automatic time remaining? trying to put in place, which is allow approval of an application to drill or The Acting CHAIR. Each side has 3 the administration to drag its feet not unjustified rejection of a valid applica- minutes remaining. only on the wells on the drilling in tion if the review is not completed Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chair, my friend from deep water but also on the Shelf as within the allotted time. Either way, Colorado talked about the harm that well. He must also be confused, because the imposition of an arbitrary deadline this bill would do and why it’s impor- what the Democrats have proposed, is bad policy. It’s based on a presump- tant that the application be approved what the other side has proposed in re- tion that environmental and safety re- even if the review is not complete, even moving the tax breaks for these compa- views are worthless and that there is if the review is not yet done right. I nies, would make oil and gas—the Con- really no value in getting the review wonder if the gentleman from Colorado gressional Research Service has re- right. thinks that maybe a student should ported that proposal would make oil My amendment would leave in place graduate even if he hasn’t taken the and natural gas more expensive for the permitting timeline set in H.R. exam because the semester is coming U.S. consumers and likely increase our 1229, creating the sense of urgency my to an end. Well, time’s up. I guess we foreign dependence. colleagues are seeking. But it would re- should just declare the student duly What are we here to do today? We’re move the automatic approval of drill- passed—even if the review hasn’t been here to bring relief to Americans at the ing applications after that 60-day done. pump and get the Gulf of Mexico back timeline. If we’ve learned anything That’s a question. If the gentleman to work. from the Deepwater Horizon disaster, feels that a student should be deemed Mr. LAMBORN. I will conclude by it is that we must do more—not less— passed because the semester is coming saying that what this bill wants to ac- to protect those who work in the oil in- to an end, even if the review of that complish is that the administration dustry and those who depend on off- student’s work has not been completed. must reach a decision on whether a shore resources and onshore resources I would yield to the gentleman if he permit should be issued. This amend- for their livelihood. cares to answer that. If not, I will con- ment proposes to remove the final I urge my colleagues to support this tinue. deadline that the administration would amendment. This legislation might make sense if have to meet and one that should be I reserve the balance of my time. we thought there was some economic firm to ensure that decisions are made Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I rise need for it, if we thought that there in a timely manner and that no de in opposition to the amendment. was some safety need for it, if we facto moratorium is instituted. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman thought it was important to grease the from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- skids and move through the environ- b 1830 utes. mental review quickly. But none of This amendment would simply fur- Mr. LAMBORN. I yield myself such those things apply. This will not bring ther delay offshore energy production. time as I may consume. down prices. Certainly, release of oil That does not help jobs. It does not The legislation on the floor today is from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve help the supply or cost of energy in designed to put Americans in the gulf would do more for prices at the pump this country. It would allow the De- region back to work and to ensure that than this. This won’t make a bit of dif- partment to arbitrarily impose a de permits are processed in a timely fash- ference in the price at the pump, this facto drilling moratorium that would ion and that bureaucratic delays are legislation. It certainly won’t help sup- cost thousands of jobs. not hampering the Nation’s energy pro- port an important but troubled indus- I oppose this amendment. I urge my duction. There are critics of the try. Actually, this industry is not trou- colleagues to vote ‘‘no.’’ timeline that is proposed in this bill on bled. This industry is going to take I yield back the balance of my time. both sides of that timeline. Some say home about $100 billion dollars in prof- The Acting CHAIR. The question is it’s too short. Others say it is too long. its this year. We don’t need to grease on the amendment offered by the gen- It’s important that people understand the skids and make things easier for tleman from New Jersey (Mr. HOLT). that nowhere in this bill do we require this industry because getting the re- The question was taken; and the Act- the administration to do anything but view right would subject them to ing Chair announced that the noes ap- reach a decision, whatever that deci- undue hardship. No. In fact, this is a peared to have it.

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Sadly, the clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- bill simply moves to cut any last semblance of underlying legislation includes none of them. ceedings on the amendment offered by oversight or safeguards our country has Mr. Chair, you wouldn’t referee a game by the gentleman from New Jersey will be placed on the inherently risky process of off- doing away with the rules because the referee postponed. shore deepwater oil drilling. didn’t know them; you’d get a better referee. AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. POLIS H.R. 1229 would impose an artificial and ar- The fact is that the regulators been grossly The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order bitrary 30-day deadline, with up to two 15-day underfunded and understaffed in the past. to consider amendment No. 7 printed in extensions, for a total of 60 days maximum, With the Continuing Resolution’s partial step part A of House Report 112–73. for Interior Department action on drilling permit toward reversing the ‘‘shameful’’ and years- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, I have an applications. If at the end of that 30- to 60-day long underfunding of offshore oversight, it was amendment at the desk. period Interior has not acted by approving or only half of what’s needed to do the job right. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will disapproving the permit, the permit is The Director of the agency that oversees per- designate the amendment. ‘‘deemed’’ approved automatically even if the mitting, Michael Bromwich, just last month The text of the amendment is as fol- environmental and safety reviews have not said: ‘‘That is less than we need, but it is a lows: been completed. significant sum, especially in a constrained budget environment where the funding of most Page 5, strike the closing quotation marks This is the exact wrong legislative response and second period at line 9, and after line 9 to the BP disaster. Rather than acting to make other agencies is being cut. We desperately insert the following new subparagraph: off-shore drilling safer and smarter, the under- need more environmental scientists and more personnel to do environmental analysis. We ‘‘(D) This paragraph shall not apply before lying bill would make drilling faster and more desperately need more personnel to help us the date the Secretary publishes a deter- reckless. Under this bill, we could actually mination that the agency or bureau of the with the permitting process and much more.’’ Department of the Interior that administers have less rigorous oversight and review of off- If the Department isn’t going to be given this section has been given adequate staff shore drilling than we had before the Deep- enough resources and expertise to do the job and budget resources to properly review and water Horizon disaster. right, then the Department shouldn’t be forced process every application for a permit under By imposing an artificial and arbitrary dead- to do the job fast. Instead of creating unneces- this subsection in order to ensure that no ap- line, the bill heavily biases the permitting proc- sary catch 22’s for government, we should be plication is processed without thorough re- ess toward approval, placing undue burdens view.’’. working to make government more efficient on reviewers to accelerate the process regard- and more effective. My amendment addresses The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to less of safety and environmental concerns. the root of this issue by lifting the arbitrary House Resolution 245, the gentleman If the Secretary decides that the agency timeline requirements if the Department isn’t from Colorado (Mr. POLIS) and a Mem- hasn’t had enough time to approve the permit, given the necessary resources it needs to ber opposed each will control 5 min- then his only choice is to deny the permit un- properly process applications. utes. doubtedly leading to additional lawsuits from I yield back the balance of my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman companies and the unrelenting onslaught of Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Chairman, I rise from Colorado. industry and Republican criticism. This bill is in opposition to the amendment. Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, H.R. 1229 simply a catch 22 for the Department to either The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman would impose an artificial and arbi- risk another disaster, or open up the Depart- from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- trary 30-day deadline, with up to two ment even more to the vitriolic and false utes. 15-day extensions, for a total of 60 max- claims from industry and the Majority party of Mr. LAMBORN. I yield myself such imum days for Interior Department ac- being anti-business or anti domestic energy— time as I may consume. I will do my tion on drilling permit applications. If not that the facts have kept that misinforma- best to be brief. at the end of the 30- to 60-day period tion from being spread in the past. The purpose of H.R. 1229 is to get Interior has not acted by approving or Mr. Chair, this legislation doesn’t get to the residents of the gulf back to work in disapproving the permit, the permit is root of the problem. We all know through the producing offshore energy. It is not ‘‘deemed’’ approved automatically even numerous hearings last year that one of the only good for them; it is good for the if the environmental and safety review fundamental causes of the BP spill was a lack entire country. processes haven’t been completed. If of not only enough inspectors, but a lack of in- This amendment, whether intended or not, would allow the administration the Secretary decides that the agency spectors with high levels of expertise and en- to continue to impose a de facto mora- hasn’t had enough time to approve the gineering knowledge. Prior to the spill, the few torium that would delay American en- permit, then his only choice is to deny inspectors the government did have simply ergy production and keep thousands of the permit, undoubtedly leading to ad- had to take the oil companies’ word that ev- ditional lawsuits from companies. people out of work. The residents of erything was in order. the gulf are simply in a holding pat- Mr. Chairman, this legislation I’m sure we all remember when the big five doesn’t get to the root of the problem. tern, waiting for their jobs to come oil companies were caught pointing the finger back. Some of them are even seeing We all know through the numerous of blame squarely at BP in a hearing last year, their jobs outsourced to other coun- hearings last year that one of the fun- only to have it disclosed moments later that tries as rigs leave the Gulf of Mexico, damental causes of the BP spill was a every one of their spill response documents bound for other parts of the world. lack of not only enough inspectors but and other application material was not only Now, there is an established process a lack of inspectors with high levels of identical, but included completely inaccurate for the administration to propose and expertise and engineering knowledge. information, listing for example walruses as a advocate for funding and resources, You wouldn’t referee a game by doing critical species for the Gulf of Mexico and cit- which is different from what this away with the rules because the referee ing as an emergency contact a professor from amendment addresses. This annual didn’t know them; you’d get a better Florida Atlantic University, who had long since process, the budget process, provides referee. passed away. ample opportunity for considering If the Department isn’t going to be We shouldn’t have to take a company’s what is needed to safely and respon- given enough resources and expertise word for it when there is so much at stake. sibly oversee offshore energy produc- to do the job right and on time, the De- We should ensure that the watchdogs have tion. Let us note that the House Re- partment shouldn’t be forced to do the the tools they need to verify that everything is publican majority, in enacting a budg- job too fast. We should be working to done properly. This is what my amendment et, acted to increase funding for re- make government more efficient and aims to do. Congress shouldn’t set an arbi- viewing and approving offshore permits more effective. My amendment ad- trary timeline if Congress doesn’t give the De- for the current year, which was not dresses the root of this issue by lifting partment enough resources they need to prop- done by the Democratic Congress last the arbitrary timeline requirements if erly do their job within that timeline. year. the Department isn’t given the nec- In fact, the recommendations of the National This amendment would delay Amer- essary resources it needs to properly Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon ican energy production. For that rea- process applications expeditiously. I spill contain an entire section on ‘‘The Need son, I oppose it. I urge my colleagues urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on my amendment. for Adequate Funding for Safety Oversight and to vote ‘‘no.’’

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Mr. Chairman, I demand Vela´ zquez Young (IN) Napolitano T. Terry West Visclosky a recorded vote. Neal Sanchez, Loretta The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Olver Sarbanes Walz (MN) NOT VOTING—19 Wasserman clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Pallone Schakowsky Capps Jackson (IL) Paul Schultz Pascrell Schiff Conyers Jackson Lee Reed ceedings on the amendment offered by Waters Pastor (AZ) Schrader Giffords (TX) Reyes the gentleman from Colorado will be Watt Payne Schwartz Green, Al Johnson, Sam Speier Weiner postponed. Pelosi Scott (VA) Hastings (WA) Langevin Tsongas Perlmutter Scott, David Welch Hinchey Manzullo ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Waxman Peters Serrano Wilson (FL) Hinojosa Nunnelee The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Pingree (ME) Sewell Woolsey clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Polis Sherman Wu b 1857 now resume on those amendments Price (NC) Shuler Yarmuth Quigley Sires Young (FL) Messrs. FLAKE and TURNER printed in part A of House Report 112– Rahall Slaughter changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ 73 on which further proceedings were Ms. HAYWORTH, Ms. MOORE, and NOES—245 postponed, in the following order: Ms. MCCOLLUM changed their vote Amendment No. 1 by Mr. POLIS of Adams Fitzpatrick Lungren, Daniel from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Colorado. Aderholt Flake E. Akin Fleischmann Mack So the amendment was rejected. Amendment No. 2 by Mr. GARAMENDI Alexander Fleming Marchant The result of the vote was announced of California. Altmire Flores Marino as above recorded. Amash Forbes Matheson Amendment No. 3 by Mr. MARKEY of AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. GARAMENDI Massachusetts. Austria Fortenberry McCarthy (CA) Bachmann Foxx McCaul The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes Bachus Franks (AZ) McClintock business is the demand for a recorded the time for any electronic vote after Barletta Frelinghuysen McCotter vote on the amendment offered by the the first vote in this series. Barrow Gallegly McHenry Bartlett Gardner McKeon gentleman from California (Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. POLIS Barton (TX) Garrett McKinley GARAMENDI) on which further pro- The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Bass (NH) Gerlach McMorris ceedings were postponed and on which Benishek Rodgers business is the demand for a recorded Gibbs the noes prevailed by voice vote. Berg Gibson Meehan vote on the amendment offered by the Biggert Gingrey (GA) Mica The Clerk will redesignate the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. POLIS) Bilbray Gohmert Miller (FL) amendment. on which further proceedings were Bilirakis Goodlatte Miller (MI) Bishop (UT) Miller, Gary The Clerk redesignated the amend- postponed and on which the noes pre- Gosar Black Gowdy Mulvaney ment. vailed by voice vote. Blackburn Granger Murphy (PA) RECORDED VOTE Bonner Myrick The Clerk will redesignate the Graves (GA) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote amendment. Bono Mack Graves (MO) Neugebauer Boren Green, Gene Noem has been demanded. The Clerk redesignated the amend- Boustany Griffin (AR) Nugent A recorded vote was ordered. ment. Brady (TX) Griffith (VA) Nunes Brooks Olson The Acting CHAIR. This is a 5- RECORDED VOTE Grimm minute vote. Broun (GA) Guinta Owens The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Buchanan Guthrie Palazzo The vote was taken by electronic de- Bucshon Paulsen has been demanded. Hall vice, and there were—ayes 169, noes 240, Buerkle Pearce Hanna A recorded vote was ordered. Burgess Pence not voting 22, as follows: Harper Burton (IN) Peterson The vote was taken by electronic de- Harris [Roll No. 300] Calvert Petri vice, and there were—ayes 167, noes 245, Hartzler Camp Pitts AYES—169 Heck not voting 19, as follows: Campbell Platts Ackerman Cummings Israel Hensarling Canseco Poe (TX) Altmire Davis (CA) Johnson (GA) [Roll No. 299] Herger Cantor Pompeo Andrews Davis (IL) Johnson, E. B. Herrera Beutler AYES—167 Capito Posey Baca DeFazio Jones Holden Ackerman Crowley Hirono Cardoza Price (GA) Baldwin DeGette Kaptur Huelskamp Andrews Cuellar Holt Carter Quayle Bartlett DeLauro Keating Baca Cummings Honda Cassidy Huizenga (MI) Rehberg Bass (CA) Deutch Kildee Baldwin Davis (CA) Hoyer Chabot Hultgren Renacci Becerra Dicks Kind Bass (CA) Davis (IL) Inslee Chaffetz Hunter Ribble Berkley Dingell Kissell Becerra DeFazio Israel Coble Hurt Rigell Berman Doggett Kucinich Berkley DeGette Johnson (GA) Coffman (CO) Issa Rivera Blumenauer Doyle Larsen (WA) Berman DeLauro Johnson, E. B. Cole Jenkins Roby Boswell Edwards Larson (CT) Bishop (GA) Deutch Kaptur Conaway Johnson (IL) Roe (TN) Brady (PA) Ellison Lee (CA) Bishop (NY) Dicks Keating Cooper Johnson (OH) Rogers (AL) Braley (IA) Engel Levin Blumenauer Dingell Kildee Costa Jones Rogers (KY) Brown (FL) Eshoo Lewis (GA) Boswell Doggett Kind Costello Jordan Rogers (MI) Buchanan Farr Lipinski Brady (PA) Doyle Kissell Cravaack Kelly Rohrabacher Butterfield Fattah Loebsack Braley (IA) Edwards Kucinich Crawford King (IA) Rokita Capps Filner Lofgren, Zoe Brown (FL) Ellison Larsen (WA) Crenshaw King (NY) Rooney Capuano Frank (MA) Lowey Butterfield Engel Larson (CT) Critz Kingston Ros-Lehtinen Carnahan Fudge Luja´ n Capuano Eshoo Lee (CA) Culberson Kinzinger (IL) Roskam Carson (IN) Garamendi Lynch Carnahan Farr Levin Davis (KY) Kline Ross (AR) Castor (FL) Gonzalez Maloney Carney Fattah Lewis (GA) Denham Labrador Ross (FL) Chu Grijalva Markey Carson (IN) Filner Lipinski Dent Lamborn Royce Cicilline Gutierrez Matsui Castor (FL) Frank (MA) Loebsack DesJarlais Lance Runyan Clarke (MI) Hanabusa McCarthy (NY) Chandler Fudge Lofgren, Zoe Diaz-Balart Landry Ryan (WI) Clarke (NY) Hanna McCollum Chu Garamendi Lowey Dold Lankford Scalise Clay Hastings (FL) McDermott Cicilline Gonzalez Luja´ n Donnelly (IN) Latham Schilling Cleaver Heinrich McGovern Clarke (MI) Grijalva Lynch Dreier LaTourette Schmidt Clyburn Higgins McIntyre Clarke (NY) Gutierrez Maloney Duffy Latta Schock Cohen Himes McNerney Clay Hanabusa Markey Duncan (SC) Lewis (CA) Schweikert Connolly (VA) Hirono Meeks Cleaver Hastings (FL) Matsui Duncan (TN) LoBiondo Scott (SC) Cooper Holden Michaud Clyburn Hayworth McCarthy (NY) Ellmers Long Scott, Austin Costello Holt Miller (NC) Cohen Heinrich McCollum Emerson Lucas Sensenbrenner Courtney Honda Miller, George Connolly (VA) Higgins McDermott Farenthold Luetkemeyer Sessions Critz Hoyer Moore Courtney Himes McGovern Fincher Lummis Shimkus Crowley Inslee Moran

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Towns West Wolf Young (IN) Payne Sarbanes Van Hollen Pallone Sanchez, Loretta Van Hollen Pelosi Schakowsky NOT VOTING—22 Vela´ zquez Pascrell Sarbanes Vela´ zquez Perlmutter Schiff Visclosky Pastor (AZ) Schakowsky Visclosky Bishop (NY) Jackson (IL) Paul Peters Schrader Walz (MN) Payne Schiff Walz (MN) Carney Jackson Lee Reed Pingree (ME) Schwartz Wasserman Pelosi Schrader Wasserman Polis Scott (VA) Conyers (TX) Reyes Schultz Peters Schwartz Schultz Giffords Johnson, Sam Price (NC) Scott, David Rogers (AL) Waters Pingree (ME) Scott (VA) Waters Green, Al Langevin Quigley Serrano Ross (FL) Watt Polis Scott, David Watt Hastings (WA) Manzullo Speier Rahall Sewell Price (NC) Serrano Waxman Waxman Hinchey Meehan Tsongas Rangel Sherman Quigley Sewell Weiner Hinojosa Nunnelee Reichert Shuler Weiner Rahall Sherman Welch Richardson Sires Welch Wilson (FL) Rangel Sires Wilson (FL) 1904 Richmond Slaughter Richardson Slaughter Woolsey b Ros-Lehtinen Smith (NJ) Woolsey Ros-Lehtinen Smith (WA) Wu So the amendment was rejected. Rothman (NJ) Smith (WA) Wu Rothman (NJ) Stark Yarmuth The result of the vote was announced Roybal-Allard Stark Yarmuth Roybal-Allard Sutton Young (FL) Ruppersberger Sutton Young (FL) as above recorded. Rush Thompson (CA) NOES—240 Stated for: NOES—237 Adams Foxx McMorris Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 300, Aderholt Franks (AZ) Rodgers had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Adams Fortenberry McKeon Akin Frelinghuysen Mica Stated against: Aderholt Foxx McKinley Alexander Gallegly Miller (FL) Akin Franks (AZ) McMorris Amash Gardner Miller (MI) Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 300, Alexander Frelinghuysen Rodgers Austria Garrett Miller, Gary I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Altmire Gallegly Meehan Bachmann Gerlach Mulvaney present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Amash Gardner Mica Bachus Gibbs Murphy (PA) Austria Garrett Miller (FL) AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. MARKEY Barletta Gibson Myrick Bachmann Gerlach Miller (MI) Barrow Gingrey (GA) Neugebauer The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Bachus Gibbs Miller, Gary Barton (TX) Gohmert Noem business is the demand for a recorded Barletta Gibson Mulvaney Bass (NH) Goodlatte Nugent vote on the amendment offered by the Barrow Gingrey (GA) Murphy (PA) Benishek Gosar Nunes Bartlett Gohmert Myrick Berg Gowdy Olson gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Barton (TX) Goodlatte Neugebauer Biggert Granger Owens MARKEY) on which further proceedings Benishek Gosar Noem Bilbray Graves (GA) Palazzo were postponed and on which the noes Berg Gowdy Nugent Bilirakis Paulsen Biggert Granger Nunes Graves (MO) prevailed by voice vote. Bishop (GA) Green, Gene Pearce Bilbray Graves (GA) Olson Bishop (UT) Griffin (AR) Pence The Clerk will redesignate the Bilirakis Graves (MO) Palazzo Black Griffith (VA) Perlmutter amendment. Bishop (GA) Green, Gene Pearce Blackburn Grimm Peterson The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bishop (UT) Griffin (AR) Pence Bonner Guinta Petri Black Griffith (VA) Peterson Bono Mack Guthrie Pitts ment. Blackburn Grimm Petri Boren Hall Platts RECORDED VOTE Bonner Guinta Pitts Boustany Poe (TX) Bono Mack Guthrie Platts Harper The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Brady (TX) Harris Pompeo Boren Hall Poe (TX) Brooks Hartzler Posey has been demanded. Boustany Hanna Pompeo Broun (GA) Hayworth Price (GA) A recorded vote was ordered. Brady (TX) Harper Posey Bucshon Heck Quayle The Acting CHAIR. This is a 5- Brooks Harris Price (GA) Buerkle Hensarling Rehberg Broun (GA) Hartzler Quayle Burgess Reichert minute vote. Bucshon Herger Hayworth Rehberg Burton (IN) Renacci Buerkle Heck Renacci Herrera Beutler The vote was taken by electronic de- Calvert Ribble Burgess Hensarling Ribble Huelskamp vice, and there were—ayes 176, noes 237, Camp Richmond Burton (IN) Herger Rigell Huizenga (MI) Campbell Rigell not voting 18, as follows: Calvert Herrera Beutler Rivera Hultgren Canseco Rivera Camp Holden Roby Hunter [Roll No. 301] Cantor Roby Campbell Huelskamp Roe (TN) Hurt Capito Roe (TN) AYES—176 Canseco Huizenga (MI) Rogers (AL) Issa Cardoza Rogers (KY) Ackerman DeFazio Kildee Cantor Hultgren Rogers (KY) Jenkins Carter Rogers (MI) Andrews DeGette Kind Capito Hunter Rogers (MI) Johnson (IL) Cassidy Rohrabacher Baca DeLauro Kissell Cardoza Hurt Rohrabacher Johnson (OH) Chabot Rokita Baldwin Dent Kucinich Carter Issa Rokita Chaffetz Jordan Rooney Bass (CA) Deutch Lance Cassidy Jenkins Rooney Chandler Kelly Roskam Bass (NH) Dicks Larsen (WA) Chabot Johnson (IL) Roskam Coble King (IA) Ross (AR) Berkley Dingell Larson (CT) Chaffetz Johnson (OH) Ross (AR) Coffman (CO) King (NY) Royce Berman Doggett Lee (CA) Chandler Jones Ross (FL) Cole Kingston Runyan Bishop (NY) Doyle Levin Coble Jordan Royce Conaway Kinzinger (IL) Ryan (WI) Blumenauer Edwards Lewis (GA) Coffman (CO) Kelly Runyan Costa Kline Scalise Boswell Ellison Lipinski Cole King (IA) Ryan (WI) Cravaack Labrador Schilling Brady (PA) Engel LoBiondo Conaway King (NY) Scalise Crawford Lamborn Schmidt Braley (IA) Eshoo Loebsack Costa Kingston Schilling Crenshaw Lance Schock Brown (FL) Farr Lofgren, Zoe Cravaack Kinzinger (IL) Schmidt Cuellar Landry Schweikert Buchanan Fattah Lowey Crawford Kline Schock Culberson Lankford Scott (SC) Butterfield Filner Luja´ n Crenshaw Labrador Schweikert Davis (KY) Latham Scott, Austin Capps Fitzpatrick Lynch Critz Lamborn Scott (SC) Denham LaTourette Sensenbrenner Capuano Frank (MA) Maloney Cuellar Landry Scott, Austin Dent Latta Sessions Carnahan Fudge Markey Culberson Lankford Sensenbrenner DesJarlais Lewis (CA) Shimkus Carney Garamendi Matsui Davis (KY) Latham Sessions Diaz-Balart LoBiondo Shuler Carson (IN) Gonzalez McCarthy (NY) Denham LaTourette Shimkus Dold Long Shuster Castor (FL) Grijalva McCollum DesJarlais Latta Shuster Donnelly (IN) Lucas Simpson Chu Gutierrez McDermott Diaz-Balart Lewis (CA) Simpson Dreier Luetkemeyer Smith (NE) Cicilline Hanabusa McGovern Dold Long Smith (NE) Duffy Lummis Smith (NJ) Clarke (MI) Hastings (FL) McIntyre Donnelly (IN) Lucas Smith (TX) Duncan (SC) Lungren, Daniel Smith (TX) Clarke (NY) Heinrich McNerney Dreier Luetkemeyer Southerland Duncan (TN) E. Southerland Clay Higgins Meeks Duffy Lummis Stearns Ellmers Mack Stearns Cleaver Himes Michaud Duncan (SC) Lungren, Daniel Stivers Emerson Marchant Stivers Clyburn Hirono Miller (NC) Duncan (TN) E. Stutzman Farenthold Marino Stutzman Cohen Holt Miller, George Ellmers Mack Sullivan Fincher Matheson Sullivan Connolly (VA) Honda Moore Emerson Marchant Terry Fitzpatrick McCarthy (CA) Terry Cooper Hoyer Moran Farenthold Marino Thompson (PA) Flake McCaul Thompson (PA) Costello Inslee Murphy (CT) Fincher Matheson Thornberry Fleischmann McClintock Thornberry Courtney Israel Nadler Flake McCarthy (CA) Tiberi Fleming McCotter Tiberi Crowley Johnson (GA) Napolitano Fleischmann McCaul Tipton Flores McHenry Tipton Cummings Johnson, E. B. Neal Fleming McClintock Turner Forbes McKeon Turner Davis (CA) Kaptur Olver Flores McCotter Upton Fortenberry McKinley Upton Davis (IL) Keating Owens Forbes McHenry Walberg

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Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- ‘‘(B) the amount by which crude oil prices Hastings (WA) Langevin Tsongas and consumer prices would be reduced as a Hinchey Manzullo mous consent that I may hereafter be Hinojosa Nunnelee considered as the first sponsor of H.R. result of oil and gas found or produced by the 856, a bill originally introduced by Rep- well, and by when the reductions would b 1912 occur. resentative HELLER of Nevada, for the So the amendment was rejected. purposes of adding cosponsors and re- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to The result of the vote was announced questing reprintings pursuant to clause House Resolution 245, the gentleman as above recorded. 7 of rule XII. from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS) and a PERSONAL EXPLANATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Member opposed each will control 5 Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Chair, today objection to the request of the gen- minutes. I was unavoidably detained and missed the tleman from Nevada? The Chair recognizes the gentleman votes on: There was no objection. from Florida. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Polis (CO) Amendment (#1). Requires re- f view of permits by the Interior Department to Chair, speeding up the permitting proc- take into consideration all applicable safety, REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER ess and thereby making it easier to environmental and fisheries laws, such as the AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1380 drill off our country’s shores in the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endan- Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask manner that this bill does will do little gered Species Act and the Marine Mammal unanimous consent to remove my to help Americans at the gas pump. Protection Act. Had I been present, I would name as a cosponsor from the bill, H.R. According to the Energy Information have voted ‘‘no’’’ on this amendment. 1380. Administration, even tripling our cur- Garamendi (CA) Amendment (#2). Imple- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there rent offshore drilling capabilities by ments the independent BP spill commission’s objection to the request of the gen- the year 2030 would lower gasoline recommendation by requiring that in reviewing tleman from New Mexico? prices only 5 cents per gallon more a drilling permit, the Secretary consult with an There was no objection. than if we continued at the current lev- els. independent drilling safety organization not af- f filiated with the American Petroleum Institute. At maximum output, the United Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’’ PUTTING THE GULF OF MEXICO States holds less than 2 percent of the on this amendment. BACK TO WORK ACT world’s oil reserves, not nearly enough Markey (MA) Amendment (#3). Implements The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to significantly impact the price per offshore drilling safety reforms recommended ant to House Resolution 245 and rule barrel, which is set on a global level by the BP Spill Commission and would set XVIII, the Chair declares the House in primarily by the Organization of the specific new minimum standards for blow-out the Committee of the Whole House on Petroleum Exporting Countries that preventers, cementing and well design. Had I the state of the Union for the further we reference as OPEC. been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’’ on this consideration of the bill, H.R. 1229. In reality, the United States is al- amendment. ready producing more oil per day than b 1915 Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Chairman, it ever has, yet gas prices are still I move that the Committee do now IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE around $4 per gallon. Though produc- rise. Accordingly, the House resolved tion in our country has actually in- The motion was agreed to. itself into the Committee of the Whole creased every year since 2005, crude oil Accordingly, the Committee rose; House on the state of the Union for the hit a record $147 per barrel over the and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. further consideration of the bill (H.R. same time period, demonstrating that GRAVES of Georgia) having assumed 1229) to amend the Outer Continental there is little correlation between the chair, Mr. DOLD, Acting Chair of Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe drilling levels in the United States and the Committee of the Whole House on and timely production of American en- the price of oil. the state of the Union, reported that ergy resources from the Gulf of Mexico, More drilling will put our businesses, that Committee, having had under con- with Mrs. ADAMS (Acting Chair) in the as well as our environment and health, sideration the bill (H.R. 1229) to amend chair. at an increased risk with little return the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act The Clerk read the title of the bill. to the average American. By itself, the to facilitate the safe and timely pro- The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- United States consumes one quarter of duction of American energy resources mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, the world’s oil. What drives the price of from the Gulf of Mexico, had come to amendment No. 3 printed in part A of oil more than any other factor is the no resolution thereon. House Report 112–73 offered by the gen- large scale and high demand for it f tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. MAR- worldwide. KEY) had been disposed of. The only way we can reduce gasoline REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- prices is to decrease our country’s de- VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA mand for fossil fuels by increasing our H.R. 1231, REVERSING PRESIDENT The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order energy efficiency, improving the fuel OBAMA’S OFFSHORE MORATO- to consider amendment No. 8 printed in mileage of our cars, and developing RIUM ACT part A of House Report 112–73. real renewable energy resources. Fed- Mr. BISHOP of Utah, from the Com- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam eral policies should focus on making mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- Chair, I have an amendment at the these changes, not on dangerously re- leged report (Rept. No. 112–74) on the desk. stricting Federal oversight of the in- resolution (H. Res. 257) providing for The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will dustry. consideration of the bill (H.R. 1231) to designate the amendment. Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues amend the Outer Continental Shelf The text of the amendment is as fol- to support my amendment. Lands Act to require that each 5-year lows: I reserve the balance of my time. offshore oil and gas leasing program Page 5, line 9, before the closing quotation b 1920 offer leasing in the areas with the most marks insert the following: prospective oil and gas resources, to es- ‘‘(4) ESTIMATIONS REQUIRED IN PERMIT AP- Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Chairman, I tablish a domestic oil and natural gas PLICATIONS.—The Secretary shall require rise in opposition to the amendment.

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While I do oppose Madam Chairman, the intent of H.R. it’s going to put people back to work. weakening the Federal review process 1229 is to put Americans in the gulf Balderdash. of lease applications for energy devel- back to work and to ensure a steady I yield back the balance of my time. opment, production and exploration of domestic supply of oil for our citizens Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Chairman, I the Gulf of Mexico, the purpose of my and our consumers, thereby lessening would just point out that it is skewing amendment is simply to correct an in- our dependence on foreign sources of the statistics and not accurate to say justice to the residents of Florida and oil. that the U.S. only has 2 percent of the Alabama in the bill as it is written. My I must oppose this amendment. The world’s oil reserves. When you look at amendment would strike section 202, effect of the amendment is that we are Btus, energy production, we have more which imposes an exclusive venue in going to hold ourselves hostage to for- energy available in this country than the Fifth Circuit for civil actions relat- eign energy unless we can prove that any other country in the world; and ing to the leasing of Federal lands in domestic energy meets some abstract looking at oil specifically, we have 145 the Gulf of Mexico for energy develop- standard and satisfies some bureau- billion barrels of recoverable oil, ac- ment, production and exploration. crat. cording to the CRS. So that is much Under this provision, litigation relat- Where I disagree with this amend- larger than what some people say. ing to leases on energy development ment the most is the assumption that On the point of whether the Presi- can only be filed in a district court in domestic energy production might not dent has taken a position, this is the the Fifth Circuit. And while the Fifth be good for America and might not be Statement of Administration Policy on Circuit includes the Gulf States of Mis- allowed. More supply cannot help but this bill, and there is no veto threat in sissippi, Louisiana and Texas, two to lower prices, reduce dependence, here. So if we are fortunate to see this States that comprise substantial gulf generate revenue and create jobs. I see bill not just pass the House but the coastlines, Florida and Alabama, are in all these results of domestic energy Senate as well, I am sure the White the 11th Circuit, and it makes no sense production as good: good for America, House will seriously consider this, and that the residents of these States will good for consumers and good for our I would be hopeful that it would be have to travel to the Fifth Circuit to balance of trade. This is true whether signed into law. have their cases heard. The effect of the impact from a single well is suffi- Madam Chairman, I yield back the this section would be to prevent the cient in and of itself to move the price balance of my time. district courts in Florida and Alabama from considering civil cases related to of oil prices overseas or not. The real The Acting CHAIR. The question is the issuance of leases for energy devel- result of this amendment would be that on the amendment offered by the gen- opment, production and exploration off we don’t create jobs, revenue and more tleman from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS). The question was taken; and the Act- the coastlines of these States. energy. Congress has no business telling For these reasons, Madam Chairman, ing Chair announced that the noes ap- courts within a State that they are I oppose this amendment, and I encour- peared to have it. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam prohibited from considering issues in- age my colleagues to vote ‘‘no.’’ volving a lease for energy development, I reserve the balance of my time. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. production and exploration that have Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the potential to cause irreparable envi- Chair, how much time do I have re- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- ronmental and economic damage to the maining? ceedings on the amendment offered by gulf coast area of that State. the gentleman from Florida will be The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman In addition, requiring these cases to 1 postponed. has 2 ⁄2 minutes remaining. be moved from Florida and Alabama to Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Let me re- AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. DEUTCH a State within the Fifth Circuit will spond to my colleagues first by saying The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order cause substantial hardship for the par- that I hope no one in the gulf is sitting to consider amendment No. 9 printed in ties involved in the litigation, substan- out there holding their breath waiting part A of House Report 112–73. tial hardship for the witnesses who for this named bill here, H.R. 1229, Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Chairman, I would need to testify, and would result ‘‘Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to have an amendment at the desk. in substantial costs. Striking this ex- Work.’’ The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will clusive venue provision would ensure Let me talk real here about what is designate the amendment. that Florida and Alabama courts could getting ready to happen. The Repub- The text of the amendment is as fol- hear these cases and reach a just result licans will pass this particular meas- lows: that reflects the needs of that State. ure. It will go to that black hole over Page 9, beginning at line 1, strike section Section 202 does provide an exception in the Senate and never become the 202 (and redesignate the succeeding sections only in cases in which there is no prop- law of the United States. And the ad- accordingly). er venue in a court within the Fifth ministration has made it very clear The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to District. However, this exception fails that if this measure were to pass, it is House Resolution 245, the gentleman to address these very serious concerns. not going to in fact be permitted under from Florida (Mr. DEUTCH) and a Mem- The parties involved in litigation on the aegis of the President’s veto, which ber opposed each will control 5 min- leasing would first have to determine they cannot overturn. utes. that there is no court within the Fifth So while people in Mississippi and The Chair recognizes the gentleman Circuit that would be able to consider people in Louisiana are suffering floods from Florida. the case. Only after determining that right now, compounding all of the cir- Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Chairman, a there was no court in the Fifth Circuit, cumstances that they have had to put little more than a year ago, the BP then the parties will be permitted to up with with the BP oil spill, here we Deepwater Horizon oil drilling vessel file in Florida or Alabama. are dillydallying, making like we are exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. Over In short, section 202 will prohibit the going to do something to create work several months, millions of gallons of courts in Florida and Alabama from in the gulf. We are not going to do one oil were dumped into the gulf. The oil considering and rendering a decision in single, solitary thing, and if we could spill caused irreparable damage to deli- lawsuits on leases for energy develop- do nothing more, we ought to tell the cate ecosystems, damaged natural bar- ment, production and exploration off people the truth. riers that protect States along the Gulf their coasts. My amendment would If we drilled everywhere you say drill of Mexico from deadly storm surge, and strike the section. It makes no changes in America, we still would only have was devastating to local jobs and live- to the overall bill. It provides a simple 1.97 percent of all of the oil in the lihoods along the gulf coast. Indeed, solution to address this bill’s unwar- world. Canada has more oil than we do, the oil spill caused significant harm to ranted restrictions on which courts

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The gentleman or a judge in the State of Alabama, Committee where all of these issues from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- that you are in a position just as well could have been worked out. It is for utes. as a judge in Texas or these other Gulf that reason, given what we have to Mr. LAMBORN. I yield myself such States to make a determination about work with, that I would again ask for time as I may consume. how the law should be interpreted—the adoption of my amendment, which In order to ensure that there is a cir- idea that judges have to have a suffi- helps to bring justice and some clarity cuit court that is familiar with the cient background, and that if courts to what is otherwise a murky provision legal issues surrounding civil actions throughout the country were able to in this piece of legislation. involving gulf energy production, it is hear these, we would not be able to Mr. LAMBORN. Reclaiming my time, important that venue be restricted to reach a logical conclusion. my understanding is the Judiciary the Fifth Circuit so that those district The fact is we’re not asking courts Committee did not have any problems and appeals court judges would have throughout the country to hear these with this particular revision. But hav- the essential experience and legal cases, Madam Chairman. We’re asking ing discussed all the issues around this precedent to fairly rule on these tech- the judges within the States whose amendment, I would urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. nical cases. For that reason, I oppose coastlines would be dramatically af- I yield back the balance of my time. this amendment. fected and have been affected in the The Acting CHAIR. The question is The Fifth Circuit, as was pointed out case of spills like the Deepwater Hori- on the amendment offered by the gen- earlier, does include Louisiana, Mis- zon. tleman from Florida (Mr. DEUTCH). sissippi and Texas, all Gulf Coast Madam Chairman, I would respect- The question was taken; and the Act- fully suggest that if our goal here is to States. If various district courts and ing Chair announced that the noes ap- seek justice, then we must seek justice courts of appeal throughout the coun- peared to have it. in those courts in the States that have try were able to hear these cases, there Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Chairman, I seen the damage. may be a result of having no uni- demand a recorded vote. I ask for the adoption of this amend- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to formity in decisionmaking, and judges ment. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- who do not have as much expertise or I yield back the balance of my time. background could be making vital deci- Mr. LAMBORN. If the gentleman ceedings on the amendment offered by sions in which the energy security of wanted to make sure that the judges of the gentleman from Florida will be our Nation hangs in the balance. Alabama and Florida were included, postponed. b 1930 then maybe the amendment should AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS have been written that way, and I OF FLORIDA It is essential that there be one Fed- think we would have a strong point of The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order eral judicial circuit that understands debate and that would be a legitimate to consider amendment No. 10 printed the technical aspects of these cases item to discuss. However, that’s not in part A of House Report 112–73. with judges who have a background in how the amendment is drafted. The Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam understanding offshore energy policies amendment talks about letting in Chair, I rise to offer an amendment as and practices. That will ensure that all judges of the entire country, circuits of the designee of the maker of the cases are handled fairly and expedi- the entire country. For that reason, I amendment at the desk. tiously and uniformly without any con- urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will fusion or delay. By requiring all cases Mr. DEUTCH. Will the gentleman designate the amendment. to go through the Fifth Circuit, we ac- yield? The text of the amendment is as fol- complish this important goal. Mr. LAMBORN. I yield to the gen- lows: For that reason, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote tleman from Florida. Page 9, line 11, strike ‘‘EXPEDITION’’ and on this amendment, and I urge my col- Mr. DEUTCH. I would like to con- insert ‘‘QUALITY ABOVE SPEED’’. leagues to oppose it. firm. Therefore, if the language in the Page 9, line 14, strike ‘‘expeditiously’’ and I reserve the balance of my time. bill were very clear that for cases to be insert ‘‘justly’’. Mr. DEUTCH. I yield 15 seconds to brought affecting the leasing and the The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. exploration of oil in the gulf, that if House Resolution 245, the gentleman HASTINGS). those cases could be brought in any of from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS) and a Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. As a the Gulf States, including Florida and Member opposed each will control 5 former judge—and as a State and Fed- Alabama, then the bill’s sponsor would minutes. eral judge—I would urge my colleague not oppose this amendment? The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Colorado to understand some- Mr. LAMBORN. Reclaiming my time, from Florida. thing. Circuit judges don’t of necessity I would say that we would have a more Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam have specific specialty in the area they legitimate issue to debate. We could go Chair, this amendment, the scrivener live. A judge may go on the bench in into that. But it’s too late, the amend- of same, is JARED POLIS, our colleague the Fifth Circuit and have studied pat- ment doesn’t say that. And so that’s from Colorado. I can’t resist, however, ent law all of his life and know nothing not an option in front of us. departing from the preparation that he about oil. Mr. DEUTCH. So just to confirm, the has undergone to suggest that if my Mr. DEUTCH. May I ask how much gentleman’s position is that in fact the other friend from Colorado’s logic is time is remaining. courts in Florida and Alabama are just followed, then I gather that the circuit The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman as well equipped to hear these cases as courts of the United States, all 13 of has 11⁄4 minutes remaining. are the courts in Texas and the other them, must be the courts of last resort. Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Chair, the gen- Gulf States. And if you followed your logic to its tleman’s opposition to this amendment Mr. LAMBORN. I would say that conclusion, I guess we would eliminate is premised on a very interesting, and I those judges certainly would have a the United States Supreme Court be- would respectfully suggest dangerous, closeness to the situation that would cause, of course, those nine people interpretation of what is our responsi- be helpful. But the circuit, I believe it’s wouldn’t know anything about what bility as Members of this House. The the 11th Circuit, includes a number of the circuits had done, wherever they gentleman spoke of the need to have other States that are not as situated came from. uniformity of decisionmaking. Uni- like Alabama and Florida. So in choos- Madam Chair, when reading this bill, formity of decisionmaking. As I under- ing the Fifth Circuit, all the States and particularly the section on judicial stand the role of the Federal judiciary, there are Gulf Coast States. review, the phrase ‘‘rush to judgment’’

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The underlying ensures that the slow walking of per- Madam Chair, the integrity of any bill is, in effect, saying that following mits by this executive branch will not law enforcement is only as good as the the law no longer matters. It doesn’t continue. court’s ability to review and enforce it. matter if justice is served or if a case I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote and for my col- We all learned in civics class that one is heard properly. It only matters if it leagues to oppose this amendment. of the strengths of our Nation is its appears that way. I yield back the balance of my time. system of checks and balances. Passing Madam Chair, the east front of the The Acting CHAIR. The question is legislation that tilts the courts in Supreme Court building contains the on the amendment offered by the gen- favor of one side or another is hardly in following inscription: ‘‘Justice, the tleman from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS). line with this most fundamental of guardian of liberty.’’ Should any com- The amendment was rejected. American values, yet this is what pany in our country have the right to AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS much of what H.R. 1229’s judicial re- pursue profits and the prerogative of OF FLORIDA view section does. our capitalist system? Of course. But The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Mr. POLIS’ amendment that I offer as even our Founders recognized that this to consider amendment No. 11 printed his designee is a modest amendment should be done within the confines of in part A of House Report 112–73. that promotes the integrity of that re- the law. Justice, meaning impartial Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam view and the integrity of our Nation’s courts and stringent checks and bal- Chair, I have an amendment at the principle of fair and impartial courts. ances, is the guardian of our liberties desk. H.R. 1229 as a whole gives an even and freedom as Americans. Instead of The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will greater handout to the well-funded promoting a rush to judgment and a designate the amendment. legal teams employed by the big oil blind rubber stamp within the courts, The text of the amendment is as fol- companies, at the expense of protecting we should, instead, promote integrity lows: our health, our communities, our envi- and a system of rigorous checks and Page 10, beginning at line 3, strike section ronment, and justice in general. balances, as these are truly funda- 207. The underlying bill in section 204 mental American values. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to states: ‘‘The court shall endeavor to I yield back the balance of my time. House Resolution 245, the gentleman hear and determine any covered civil Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Chair, I rise from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS) and a action as expeditiously as possible.’’ in opposition to the amendment. Member opposed each will control 5 Exactly who does it help when the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman minutes. courts are directed to make decisions from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- The Chair recognizes the gentleman in haste at the expense of research and utes. from Florida. deliberation? It only helps those who Mr. LAMBORN. I yield myself such Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam can afford teams of high-priced lawyers time as I may consume. Chair, H.R. 1229, in my opinion, is an and lobbyists who know where and Let’s stand back and look for a mo- irresponsible giveaway to the oil indus- when to push the pressure buttons of ment at the big picture. This adminis- try, which has taken enormous profit influence. tration has been held in contempt of at American taxpayer expense. Section My colleague’s amendment simply court for slow-walking permits and is 207 of the bill repeals the Equal Access replaces the word ‘‘expeditiously’’ with currently trying to appeal a Federal to Justice Act, thereby eliminating the the word ‘‘justly,’’ as the courts should judge’s warning that ordered them to awarding of attorneys’ fees to litigants be deciding cases based not simply on act on stalled deepwater permits. bringing successful legal challenges, be speed but on the law. Undoubtedly, the While the administration continues to they expeditious, just or not, to off- judicial review provisions in H.R. 1229 hold up the permitting process, thou- shore oil and gas activities, making have been included to promote the mis- sands of Americans remain unem- this kind of litigation prohibitively ex- leading argument commonly used by ployed, and American energy is locked pensive. the majority party and the big oil com- up. As the BP oil spill demonstrated, panies alike that frivolous lawsuits by This legislation encourages courts there has been a lack of Federal over- local communities and environmental- that are hearing permitting cases to sight of the drilling industry. Con- ists strangle the industry and stall do- act as expeditiously as possible. Envi- sequently, legal challenges have be- mestic drilling. Yet quarter after quar- ronmental groups are already working come the only enforcement mechanism ter, oil companies continue to reap to prepare lawsuits aimed at stalling for many related laws and regulations. record profits and are developing more and holding up offshore energy produc- Removing the judiciary system from domestic energy than ever before. tion. This bill encourages the courts to the equation makes it even less likely Exxon actually is ahead of us. They’re work expeditiously so that lawsuits that large oil and gas companies will in the business of talking about gas can be settled quickly. comply with environmental and safety while we around here are dilly-dallying Now, in seeking to replace the word standards. Let me insert something about oil. ‘‘expeditiously’’ with ‘‘justly,’’ we are here. Furthermore, this misleading hard- doing something that is totally unnec- As to the commission that was set up luck story leaves out a critical fact— essary. Those of us supporting this bill under BP, a colleague of mine on the that the industry is just as active in already assume that the courts will act Rules Committee said that BP has been using the courts to get its way as any justly. That’s what they’re appointed accountable. Only 3.8 percent, $3.8 bil- public health or environmental watch- for, and that’s what we expect and re- lion of the $20 billion, has been left to dog. But the industry has much more quire them to do. So it is superfluous 177,000 claimants. That ensures, among money for such legal actions, already and unnecessary to say that they have other things, that by 2013, at the expi- giving it an unfair advantage. to act justly when that’s what they’re ration of the commission’s term, there going to do. At least that’s our assump- will be money left over. b 1940 tion over here anyway. Yet we need to Guess what my friends at Fox News In fact, recent lawsuits have been say that they act expeditiously as well reported? They reported that the filed against the government by Alas- as justly because of the slow-walking money goes back to BP. How crazy can kan oil companies to overturn critical nature of this current administration’s we be around here? habitat restrictions, by oil companies approach to permitting. Eliminating the awarding of attor- against the EPA for ethanol standards, The effect of this amendment, were it neys’ fees means the traditional groups and numerous suits against the Depart- to be adopted, would slow down Amer- that bring lawsuits on environmental

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Since small businesses with ‘‘limited financial Agenda, but before I begin, I would like litigation is by its nature so expensive, means’’ the ability to sue the Federal Govern- to yield to the gentleman from Michi- these cash-strapped plaintiffs usually ment without having to worry about the costs gan to begin this conversation. only bring those lawsuits with the associated if they prevail. Mr. CLARKE of Michigan. Thank most likelihood of success. Without the However, it is being abused by deep-pock- you, Representative CICILLINE. possibility of receiving attorneys’ fees, eted organizations with a political agenda. I represent the city of Detroit. In legal challenges will effectively be- For example, in 2005 the Sierra Club and fact, the congressional district that I come impossible. the Natural Resources Defense Council re- represent includes metropolitan De- Madam Chair, section 207 of H.R. 1229 ceived nearly $200,000 dollars in taxpayer dol- troit. Over the last 10 years, metropoli- only helps large oil companies avoid lars after suing the Federal Government on an tan Detroit has lost more jobs than any having to comply with U.S. law. offshore energy project in California. other metropolitan area in this coun- I reserve the balance of my time. try, but it wasn’t just Detroit and its Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Chair, I rise The Sierra Club has annual revenue of $85 million dollars, and the Natural Resources De- metropolitan area that’s lost jobs. in opposition to the amendment. Other areas, other cities, other metro- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman fense Council has annual revenue of over politan regions in the country have from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- $100 million dollars. lost millions of jobs over the last 10 utes. There is no justification for forcing the Amer- Mr. LAMBORN. I yield myself such ican taxpayer—particularly those on the gulf years. time as I may consume. coast—to pay the attorney’s fees of political Now, during this same timeframe, The Equal Access to Justice Act pro- advocacy organizations that have ample funds this country has been investing our tax visions in this bill are necessary to of their own. dollars to build bridges, to repair avoid costly delays to domestic energy That is not what EAJA was intended to ac- roads, to build hospitals, sewer sys- development based on the extreme complish, and restricting its use in this bill is tems, schools, to build industrial parks anti-energy agenda of a few groups. both necessary and appropriate. that will promote more business, to ac- The Equal Access to Justice Act was Environmental groups can continue to sue tually develop businesses and free en- intended to allow people and small to their hearts’ content—and they will because terprise models that are successful. businesses with limited financial suing the Federal Government is their modus Now, many of the American people means the ability to challenge the ac- operandi—but taxpayers shouldn’t have to foot may not have seen the benefits of this tions of the Federal Government. How- the bill. type of investment because all of the ever, it is now being abused by deep- I yield back the balance of my time. work that I am talking about that was pocketed special interest organiza- Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Chairman, I funded by tax dollars was done in Af- tions. urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this amendment, ghanistan, and the people who directly For example, in 2005, the Sierra Club and I yield back the balance of my benefited from these projects were the and the Natural Resources Defense time. people of Afghanistan. Council received nearly $200,000 in tax- The Acting CHAIR. The question is My position is this: we need to create payer dollars after suing the Federal on the amendment offered by the gen- jobs in America. We need to keep the Government in an offshore energy tleman from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS). jobs that we have here so they don’t go project in California. The Sierra Club The question was taken; and the Act- overseas like they have in the past. In has annual revenues of $85 million, and ing Chair announced that the noes ap- order to do that, I’m proposing let’s the Natural Resources Defense Council peared to have it. take a share of the money that’s in- has annual revenues of over $100 mil- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam tended to go to Afghanistan, redirect it lion. to the United States to create jobs There is no justification for forcing Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to right here, jobs for the American peo- the American taxpayer to pay the at- ple, because we’re the ones that actu- torneys’ fees of special interest groups clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- ceedings on the amendment offered by ally need it, and it makes sense. The that have ample funds of their own. money that we are investing in Af- Wealthy, ideological groups opposed to the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. ghanistan comes from U.S. taxpayers. more American-made offshore energy Let’s spend it in a way that benefits can continue to sue to their hearts’ b 1950 the taxpayers and creates jobs right content, but taxpayers shouldn’t have Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Chairman, I here in the United States. to foot the bill. move that the Committee do now rise. Now, I do understand that we’ve got I oppose this amendment, and I en- to stop terrorism from breeding in courage my colleagues to do the same. The motion was agreed to. other countries, and we certainly don’t Taxpayer dollars should not go to law- Accordingly, the Committee rose; want other safe havens for terrorism to suits being filed by special interests and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. develop overseas. But in light of the that are making millions and millions LAMBORN) having assumed the chair, fact that bin Laden is now gone, I’m of dollars in annual revenue. I urge a Mrs. ADAMS, Acting Chair of the Com- ‘‘no’’ vote. mittee of the Whole House on the state asking this Congress, this administra- I reserve the balance of my time. of the Union, reported that that Com- tion to reassess our mission in Afghan- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam mittee, having had under consideration istan. Let’s take a part of the over half Chair, when you’re flabbergasted, the the bill (H.R. 1229) to amend the Outer a trillion dollars—and that’s trillion easiest thing to do is to not say any- Continental Shelf Lands Act to facili- with a ‘‘t’’—in military assistance that thing else. I just can’t believe that tate the safe and timely production of we’ve spent in Afghanistan over the we’re doing this useless legislation American energy resources from the last 10 years, let’s take a share of that while people in the gulf are hurting the Gulf of Mexico, had come to no resolu- and return it home to protect our peo- way that they are. It’s senseless. tion thereon. ple right here in the United States. Mrs. LUMMIS. Madam Chair, the Equal Ac- f Yes, we are at risk of a terrorist at- cess to Justice Act restrictions in this bill is tack, but more than likely that risk is JOBS AND THE MAKE IT IN necessary to avoid costly delays to domestic increasingly coming from within the AMERICA AGENDA energy development based on the political U.S. So let’s fully equip and fund the agenda of a few groups. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. first line of defense against terrorism EAJA was established in 1980 as means for ADAMS). Under the Speaker’s an- in this country, which is our first re- small businesses and individuals to seek judi- nounced policy of January 5, 2011, the sponders. It is our local police, our cial redress from wrongful government action. gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. local firefighters, our local emergency

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:40 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.066 H10MYPT1 rfrederick on DSKD9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE H3148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 10, 2011 medical providers that we call on to land, and also, to reduce our overall that. Look, I have been through hard help protect the American people. So debt and deficit. times myself as a young man. That’s why I am stressing the fact, turn a I’m proposing let’s take a share of that b 2000 military assistance that’s going to Af- share of our tax dollars back to our ghanistan, and let’s invest it in our We’ve been spending the money, over people so we can do what’s best, inno- local police, fire, and emergency med- $500 billion alone in the last 10 years in vate, invest, and create jobs. ical providers to protect our citizens Afghanistan. This administration is Thank you so much. God bless Amer- right here at home. slated to wind down that expenditure. ica. Then, finally, over the past 10 years, Let’s take a portion of that back to Mr. CICILLINE. One of the things I taxpayers have invested nearly $30 bil- help our people, to make America know that we all share as new Mem- lion—and that’s billion with a ‘‘b’’, so strong again. bers of the Congress, as freshmen, is we get these figures clear and the mag- And you know why it’s so important that we’ve been here for about 4 nitude of our investment—we invested for America to be strong and not some months, Madam Speaker; and we’ve nearly $30 billion in Afghanistan for other country? Because we believe in had conversations and debates about non-defense spending, much of it going democracy. We, the people, actually cutting Pell Grants and cutting Head toward economic development and ci- have a voice, through folks like me, Start. We’ve endured attacks on wom- vilian assistance. Let’s take a portion who you hired. I have the constitu- en’s health and NPR, attacks on the of that funding and redirect it to the tional duty to be your voice here, not environment, and most recently, ef- United States to create jobs right here. just for metro Detroiters, but for all of forts to end Medicare as we know it. My point is this: it takes money to you who understand the value in manu- We really haven’t had before this Con- create jobs, and more accurately, it facturing. That’s the reason why my gress a jobs agenda, at a time when takes public funds that can be lever- dad risked everything 80 years ago in Americans are suffering from some of aged effectively to create the invest- the midst of the Great Depression to the highest unemployment in a genera- tion. ment that yields jobs. We’ve been leave his homeland in India, to come We all recognize that we need to cut spending that money for over a decade here as a dream so that he could live his life as fully as he chose it and to spending, we need to be responsible in in another country. Bin Laden is now our management of the national debt. gone. Let’s reevaluate our role in Af- raise a family. I am his only son, and he was so honored to see, many decades One of the key ways that we can do ghanistan, and while we’re doing that, that is to grow our economy and get ago, the first Indian American elected let’s take a share of our precious tax Americans back to work. And I believe, to Congress. And I am here too as a dollars—people, this is your money and Madam Speaker, that one of the key legacy of an immigrant’s courage to we need it right now—to create jobs, to ways that we can do that is to rebuild make a difference for himself, his fam- fight foreclosures, to invest in manu- the manufacturing base in our country. ily, and his country. facturing. It is our manufacturing ca- There is no way we can maintain our pacity that made our country strong, My point is this, people: It’s our money. And you work hard for that position as a great economic power that created the best products that without making things in America. were sold around the world. It’s our money. And yes, we invested it over- seas because we were trying to stop the Making things in America is really a manufacturing strategy and capacity key part to rebuilding the economy of that transformed the city that I rep- people that were determined to wipe us out. And we got the ringleader. We this country. resent, the city of Detroit, from the My home State of Rhode Island is took him out. Let’s take a share of our motor capital of the world to the arse- one of the States that have been hard- nal of democracy back in World War II. money back and return it to our peo- est hit in this economic downturn. Metro Detroit and this country’s ple. Let’s create jobs here. Call your Rhode Island was the first New Eng- ability to innovate and create and Member of Congress. Do it tonight. land State to enter the recession, and manufacture saved this country and Leave them a voicemail message. Tell it’s currently facing the fifth-highest saved this world from fascism. If we in- them, We need you, as a Member of unemployment in America. But Rhode vest a portion of the money right now this body that’s constitutionally com- Island has a strong tradition of manu- that we’re spending overseas in Af- mitted to represent the people, we need facturing. It’s the birthplace of the ghanistan and winding down in Iraq, you to use a share of our money to help American industrial revolution. This and we invest it right here in cities American families become financially helped build the middle class and pro- like Detroit and Elkhart, Indiana, and stable again and to help this country’s vided good-paying jobs for working Louisville, Tennessee—these are other economy really endure in a prosperous families. In fact, Rhode Island used to cities that also have lost a lot of jobs— way to help bring democracy and free- produce one-third of the costume jew- we can make America stronger. dom throughout the world. I really am elry in the entire United States, yet We want to fight terrorism. We need just so committed that we take a share our manufacturing sector has been to be a strong country, but the of our funds right now to create jobs really hard hit, especially in these par- strength of our country comes from here. ticularly difficult economic times. Ac- within. It comes from protecting the I was born and raised in the city of cording to the Alliance for American American people, and the most effec- Detroit, and it’s heartbreaking to see Manufacturing, there were 71,100 manu- tive way to do that: invest in homeland what’s happened to Detroit. But also facturing jobs in Rhode Island in 2000; security, support our local police and too, there is so much promise there in and by the year 2008, that number had fire, and invest in jobs in America so Detroit because we still have the great- dropped to 47,900. Rhode Island lost 15 that U.S. citizens can be financially est talent in manufacturing. We have percent of its manufacturing jobs dur- stable and hopefully prosperous. This is great research universities there in ing the period of 2008 to 2009 alone. And how we built this country in just a lit- Michigan, including Wayne State Uni- from 2001 to 2008, Rhode Island lost tle over 200 years into one of the great- versity that I’m proud to represent. 10,500 jobs due to trade with China. est countries human civilization has And we have the plants and the land to When was the last time, Madam ever known. We’ve done it by investing actually build new manufacturing op- Speaker, that you went into a store the people’s money into the innovation erations. This country has the superb and found something made in America? and capacity to create jobs. It’s ability to innovate and outwork and Manufacturing jobs all across this through investing in the U.S. outhustle and outsmart any of the country have seen a steep decline, from I know I’ve been going on a little bit competition around the world. All we 20 million jobs in 1979 to about 12 mil- longer, but my point is this: I’m asking have to do is this: return some of our lion today, and the middle class has the American people who are watching money, our tax dollars, back to the been left behind. And that’s why this tonight, call your Member of Congress, U.S. so that we can prosper again. past week, when we launched the Make ask—demand, if you wish—that a share Some of us are doing well, but I know It in America agenda, I became so of your money that’s going overseas overall—and I will close—that many hopeful about this Congress’ attention right now be returned back to you to American families are not feeling that on manufacturing. This agenda is real- create jobs here, to protect our home- financially secure, and I understand ly about reversing manufacturing job

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When we Make It in America, our mid- the middle class in this country and be- I just came here to advance state- dle class will succeed. This agenda is came a world economic power. ments by our fellow freshmen and my based on the conviction that when We can no longer act as if manufac- neighbor from Rhode Island because more products are made in America, turing is not important. We need to here we are in a virtually empty Cham- more families will be able to ‘‘make it’’ make things here again so people can ber, sitting here talking about jobs. in America. The agenda is really in- go into stores and buy things made in Before I became a Member of Con- tended to create the conditions to help America. We need to start exporting gress, just a few months ago, my job, American businesses produce goods goods made in America all over the and I was fortunate to have one, was here, to innovate, and create jobs. world because we make the best prod- the job of a district attorney. Now, the It also includes being smart about ucts, we have the best workers, and intricacies of that job are not well the investments we make, to out-edu- stop exporting jobs. known, but one of the responsibilities cate, to out-innovate, and out-build This is an agenda which I hope will we have in our State is, when there is our international competitors. The earn bipartisan support, that will be a an unattended death, a death that, for President has already signed six Make key to helping rebuild the economy of instance, did not occur in a hospital, It in America bills into law, many of our country and rebuilding our strong it’s important that that be inves- them which enjoyed bipartisan support manufacturing base. tigated for any indications of foul play because business and labor leaders Madam Speaker, I think the most ur- from a criminal standpoint. So, as a re- alike recognize that the Democratic gent priority we face is getting Ameri- sult, the troopers attached to my unit agenda of making it in America is good cans back to work. Americans have and my prosecutors reviewed the for our country and is central to the been very hard hit in this recession. deaths of people. future of our competitiveness, our jobs, Members hear it all the time from con- I must say, just to put this in context and our leadership in the world. stituents back at home. What are you in a very personal sense to me, one of This past week, we outlined a series doing to get people back to work, to the most tragic and heart-wrenching of bills that represent really a cross- get this economy back on the right parts of that job was coming upon the section of the legislative package, a track? scenes of suicides. And in the course of This Make It in America agenda, I dynamic agenda that will continue to that, over the last couple of years, we believe, provides a real opportunity to evolve during the 112th Congress but is actually saw situations where people, again rebuild the manufacturing base really focused on how we support the depressed, hopeless, took their own of this country so that we can make manufacturing sector again. Some of lives. And they left indications that I things here again, and so that Amer- these bills have already been intro- won’t get into as to the reason they did ican families can make it as well. that. duced. Others will be introduced in the At the same time, in addition to in- coming weeks. The agenda includes the vesting in this agenda, we also need to So many of those people were out of development of a national manufac- invest, as the President said, in edu- work, chronically out of work. Their turing strategy, directs the President cation so that we can out-educate, so homes were falling apart. Their fami- to work with industry leaders, labor that our kids can compete, not just lies were falling apart, and hope had leaders, other stakeholders to develop with the kids in the neighboring town been extinguished. There were notes. a national manufacturing strategy for or the next State, but kids in China There were indications. There was the our country, to set appropriate bench- and India and Germany and all over way you go back and talk to a family marks and measurements. Every other the world. That’s who they’re com- and say what brought the person to nation we’re competing with that is se- peting with in the 21st century. And we this to make sure you knew just what rious about manufacturing has a na- need to make sure they have the tools happened. tional manufacturing strategy. The and skills necessary to compete suc- That is the most powerful way, I agenda also includes the Build America cessfully in the global economy. think, that you can understand why we Bonds, expanding the Build America In addition, we have to invest in are here in this Congress trying to put Bonds, the creation of a national infra- science and research and innovation so people back to work. We have to do ev- structure development bank. we can continue to make the new dis- erything we can do in our power to do If we’re going to compete in the 21st coveries, make the new inventions, cre- this. To be out of work is human mis- century, we need to have an infrastruc- ate the new products that will allow us ery, and it’s a misery that extends to ture which supports that competition. to lead the world and to again main- spouses, sons and daughters; conversa- We need to have roads and bridges and tain our position as a world economic tions where one of these instances transit systems and the ability to power. And that’s why we think about where the person that took their life move information to compete in the the balance that we have to strike in was told that they would never be able 21st century. It includes making the re- managing the serious responsibility of to afford to go to the college they were search and development tax credit per- reducing spending, eliminating pro- accepted to. manent and more generous to encour- grams that don’t work, cutting waste, So when we have this discussion here age job creation. It includes the cre- and at the same time, investing in the in this Congress, I hope we don’t con- ation of small business startup savings things that are necessary to keep our tinue to have this discussion about jobs accounts, a reform of the Chinese cur- country strong—education, innovation in empty Chambers. I hope it becomes rency system to give our American and infrastructure. the focal point of our open sessions be- manufacturers a fighting chance to And so, Madam Speaker, I hope that cause, frankly, there hasn’t been compete in the global marketplace. this Congress, the 112th Congress, will enough of that discussion. And it includes the Make It in America be known as the Congress that re- I came here imbued with a sense of Block Grant, which I have drafted. started and reinvested in making challenge and responsibility, that I This is a block grant which will help things again in America. would do everything that I could to try American manufacturers retrofit their I know that my colleague the distin- and stop this human misery from oc- factories, retrain their workers, buy guished gentleman from Massachusetts curring in families and individuals. So new equipment, increase their exports, (Mr. KEATING) has focused as well on I hope as we go forward and we look at and make their facilities more energy creating jobs, bringing some balance to Make It in America, we look at other efficient so that they can compete our Federal budget, and understands platforms and policies to try and put more successfully in the 21st century. the urgency, particularly in coming people back to work, we don’t forget

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And in and the wealthier people come to cele- f the 3-year track record of this adminis- brate their vacations, they’re doing it tration, we have seen, I understand it b 2020 in a region where the unemployment is is reported, the highest gasoline prices 16 percent, and too many people are PRICE OF GASOLINE in the history of the country, even out of work. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. higher than the famous Jimmy Carter I hope, as we go forward, that as AMASH). Under the Speaker’s an- days when Jimmy Carter had us wait- freshmen, we come forward and remem- nounced policy of January 5, 2011, the ing in long, long ration lines and pay- ber what we said in the campaign just gentleman from Texas (Mr. CARTER) is ing extremely high gasoline prices. At a few months ago, focus on what we recognized for 60 minutes as the des- $4 a gallon, I think we topped even the said we would do. And I hope that kind ignee of the majority leader. numbers that came under President of freshman enthusiasm is contagious, Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, with all Carter almost two decades ago. and I hope we’re having robust discus- the issues that we deal with here in So here we are, we have gone full cir- sions about putting people back to Congress, the American people deal cle in a Democrat Presidency, and here work, not here in an empty Chamber with other issues at home. Some of we are back with the issue of gas but in a full Chamber with ideas teem- those issues are connected, and some of prices. Now, why are gas prices so important ing so that we can accomplish that those issues they don’t see the connec- to people? Because it is how we get very important mission. tion. But they do wonder about some- where we are going to go. If you are Mr. CICILLINE. I thank the distin- thing. guished gentleman and my good friend They wonder about the fact that gas taking your kid to soccer game or to from Massachusetts, and I think it is a prices in some places in this country baseball practice or football practice or lacrosse up here in the East, or track really important point that he makes January of 2009, when the President and field, or whatever your young peo- tonight. came into office, were unleaded $1.32 a ple are doing, you have got to get them We talk about the urgency of job cre- gallon; mid-range, $1.42; super range, there; and in most instances they can’t ation and about the enormity of the $1.52. Gas prices in April of 2011 over walk and they can’t ride a bike. They challenges facing our country. But be- here somewhere in this country, looks have to go in an automobile. And when hind all of these numbers and the un- like it could be Texas because our num- you move them from game to game, employment rate, these statistics, are bers are about there, $3.99 for regular, they go in automobiles. And when they real families and real people who we $4.09 for mid-range, $4.19 for the super, go to take their tests for entry into see every single day in our districts all the ethyl, as they used to say in the old across this country, who are anguished college, they have to go to an inde- days. pendent location. Many times they and worried. So since the President has taken of- People often describe the American travel there by automobile. fice, something that affects every life You have to pick up the laundry. You people are angry. I don’t see anger. in this country: the price of gasoline. have to pick up the groceries. You have What I see in the American people is Because whether we like it or not, to do a million things; get the kids to anxiety. People are worried about the whether we come up with alternative school on time, get the kids home from future. They’re worried about whether energy sources or not, whether we have school, take the wife out on a date. Un- or not this economy is ever going to new ideas about high-speed trains, sub- married people are dating, and that’s get on the right track, whether or not ways, elevated railways, buses, the ma- part of their date costs. And at a time we are going to really be successful in jority of the people in the United when we have some of the highest un- growing jobs and getting people back States move around by automobile; employment in modern times, we to work. And they look at the pro- and the majority of those automobiles bumped back above 9 percent, I under- ceedings of this Congress and they say, are driven using one of two fuels, ei- stand now, so there is a lot of people Where’s the conversation about cre- ther gasoline or diesel. out of work. ating jobs? Where’s the emphasis on Now, neither one of these charts Those people who are out of work, putting Americans back to work? And shows a diesel price; but amazingly some of them are drawing unemploy- they grow more anxious. enough, back when I was a youngster, ment, and some of them are just trying I thank the gentleman from Massa- diesel was the cheapest fuel we had to figure out a way to make do until chusetts for reminding all of us that available. But diesel prices are no they can find another job. And to have we’re here fighting for real people who longer cheap. Diesel prices are com- a roughly $3 increase per gallon in the are counting on us to do the right petitive, usually around the mid-range cost of their fuel to move them around things to get them back to work, to get price of gasoline. But there are people the country, people feel that imme- this economy back on track and to put who have good reasons to drive diesel diately. It is literally sticker shock to our country’s fiscal house in order. vehicles. And so whether we like it or go in and start filling up your tank. These are big challenges, but they’re not, whether it fits our congressional I have a fairly small tank in my car. challenges we have to meet. legislative program or not to have gas- My wife’s got a little larger tank, so I will end by, again, reminding every- oline and diesel being the fuel that more of a sticker shock. I drive a hy- one that this agenda—and I want to moves people around this country, it is brid, so I’m getting some pretty good really acknowledge the leadership of a fact. And you may think otherwise gas mileage. But still, I watch that our minority whip, STENY HOYER, who all you wish, but it is a fact. thing go up to $54 to fill up my tank really has led the charge on Make It in There are no wind cars where you and watch my wife’s go up to $65, $70 to America and the legislation that’s con- hook a sail up and hope that the wind drive. tained in that agenda, specific bills is blowing towards Washington, DC to- I have a daughter who is working which I hope will earn bipartisan sup- morrow morning at 8 o’clock so every- part time and going to college. Some- port, that really get at this issue of body can get to work. It is not hap- times she has to go for testing; in fact, how we grow the manufacturing base pening. today she went for testing in a town in this country, which provided such So everybody gets up and everybody about 40 miles from where we live to strong support to the middle class and goes out, and most everybody, unless take a test, and it is a full tank of gas- a real opportunity to fulfill the Amer- they have one of the brand-new electric oline up there and back for her in the ican Dream and to ensure that America cars, starts their vehicle with gasoline little car she drives, or almost. And she can compete internationally and sell or maybe diesel, and they go to work works hard. She will work all day and our goods all over the world. or they go on vacation or they travel maybe 2 days at her job to pay for a I hope we can come together in this to see their relatives, or whatever the tank of gasoline. So it immediately af- Congress and work quickly to pass the purpose of their trip. fects your budget.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:40 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.072 H10MYPT1 rfrederick on DSKD9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3151 But it is not just the cost of this fuel Until very recently, there was no oil administration indefinitely delayed to the individual. It is the fact that it or gas at all to amount to anything in leases for oil shale in the West, which is killing the recovery in this country, what we now call Western Europe. kept these resources off limits. Over 2 this new increase in gasoline costs and Today, there is. They have found it off- trillion barrels of oil from oil shale are fuel costs. shore. They have found it on the land currently sitting idle due to these Now, we move goods from one place in Holland, in Norway and other places. delays. The Obama administration has to the other. In Texas we are blessed to Norway is, I think, something like the kept all new offshore exploration off have the Rio Grande Valley where we third biggest producer of offshore oil in limits until at least 2017. That is over produce wonderful fruits and vegeta- the world now. They are doing ex- 80 billion barrels of oil in the Atlantic, bles, and we compete around the coun- tremely well and running their econ- Pacific, Alaska and Gulf of Mexico. try with our fruit and vegetable crops. omy in a very frugal manner. They are The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, But the prices of those things are going very smart people and they should be which could be transporting 2.2 million up, and they are going up very quickly. commended. We should do so well. barrels of oil per day, is running at less All of a sudden, you are seeing toma- I happened to go to Norway with than one-third capacity because com- toes are $2.50 a pound. Chairman Obey with the Appropria- panies cannot get permits to produce Now, you say how do you know this? tions Committee when the Democrats oil in Alaska. The administration has One of the great questions they always were in control, and we went to see the essentially shut down production in like to ask a Congressman is, what is offshore production in Norway. They the State by withholding the necessary the price of bread in your town? What are doing a good job. But the prices for permits. The Keystone XL pipeline, is the price of milk? Because they gasoline are probably three times as which could eventually bring 1.5 mil- think that we don’t know. Well, I can much in Europe as they are here, and lion barrels of oil per day to America, assure you, my wife will back me up on in other places even more. is being prevented by endless delays by this, I have shopped for our family in But it makes sense that the law of the State Department. the grocery store since the day I got supply and demand always works. It’s America is the third largest oil pro- married, and I continue to do so. kind of like gravity, the law of gravity. ducing Nation in the world. The above We live away from town, and usually If you drop something, it’s going down. actions are a clear sign to the world I would be leaving my work in town Well, the law of supply and demand has that we are closed for business. If we and it was easier for me to grab the been proven over and over and over to are closed for business and we are num- groceries than for my wife to drive 8 or be what drives the market for any- ber three, then how much more valu- 10 miles from where we live out in the thing. So if we have the opportunity to able does that make the product that country into town. So I can honestly increase our supply in this country and number two and number one and those say I watched avocados go from $1 we have the demand, then why behind us are producing, therefore driv- apiece to $2 apiece in 2 days in Round wouldn’t that have an effect on our ing up the cost of that product? The Rock, Texas, at one of the better stores price? I think that is a reasonable less you have in the market, the higher where the prices are kept low where we thing to talk about. the cost, if there is a demand, and regularly shop. I’m fortunate enough The Obama administration has, I there is clearly a demand worldwide. to have a job, but there are people who would say, a dismal record in assisting In fact, one of the things you are see- don’t. And avocados may be a luxury to us in finding oil and gas. Of course, we ing on the price of oil is the fact that some people. That’s just an example are all familiar with the fact that we at one time we were the biggest mar- that I noticed because it shocked me to had a bad oil leak in the gulf, and no- ket by far. In fact, the Europeans real- see them double in price in a 48-hour body in any way is saying that was ly didn’t even come close to being the period, and so I thought about it. good. In fact, that was a terrible, ter- market for oil and gas that the United b 2030 rible thing to our environment, a ter- States is. But today these booming new But that’s not all. The price of every- rible thing that panicked the country upcoming economies, China, the fastest thing is going up. Now, why is that? to some extent, especially some of the growing economy in the world right Transportation costs. We move our southern States that border on the now, do you think they can have that products to market and we move our Gulf of Mexico, and it messed up some fast growing economy without energy? products to wholesalers, retailers, and beaches pretty nastily and probably Of course not. it all takes transportation, and that had some effect on the wildlife and sea Energy is the driving force behind transportation has now almost trebled life in the ocean. We will probably be manufacturing. It is the driving force in costs in a very short period of time. learning in the future how much. behind development of a nation. Those People say, why? We hear from our As a result of that, we put a morato- folks need to get where they need to go Democrat colleagues here in the Con- rium on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. just like everybody else does, and they gress, the ‘‘why’’ is the evil oil compa- But oil and gas is found in the Gulf of have many of the innovative things nies, the evil major oil companies, and Mexico, especially oil, but to some ex- that America is starting to talk about they name names; ExxonMobil, tent natural gas, in abundance in some today. ConocoPhillips, Chevron. I will not use places, and many of those places are The Secretary of Transportation has all the names. There are a bunch of deepwater. Deepwater drilling is ex- just let out a bunch of money to build them, and they get used every day in tremely expensive. The rigs are $1 bil- some high-speed rail. China already has this Congress. They are making hor- lion, with a ‘‘b,’’ piece of equipment, high-speed rail, the highest speed rail rendous profits and they are the cause and the cost of drilling those wells is in the world. They have speeds of up to of gasoline going up. But the price of very expensive. But they are success- 250 miles per hour. We are not even oil is going up, and that is part of why ful. We have had wells, even the BP going to come close to that on our rail prices go up. well that blew out was putting out a projects. But they are still now the big- The thing is we don’t know. We all phenomenal amount of oil. If that had gest competitor for trying to make for- speculate to some extent. But I think been sealed and that production had ward purchases. They are trying to buy it is a pretty easy, commonsense posi- been put into play, it would have had future purchases so they can ensure tion to take that the more supply we an effect on the availability of oil in they have the fuel they need in the fu- have with the demand, and we are the the United States. Just that one well ture to meet their demands. demand capital of the world on burning would have had an effect. But they put We have a product that we sell for gasoline and diesel. We outshine any- a moratorium on that, and the de- that. They are called ‘‘futures’’ on the body else on the face of this globe in crease in oil production from this de- exchange, and you are buying oil to be the use of those products. And we have creased the amount of production by delivered at a later time at a set price. relatively cheap prices as compared to 360,000 barrels of domestic oil per day. And when futures become in big de- the other countries, especially those The Obama administration has leased mand and when the price of oil in the countries that have no production. less offshore and onshore acres for en- future is looked at by countries and by They can get very expensive very ergy production than any other Presi- industries to make these purchases quickly. dent since Ronald Reagan. In 2009, the ahead of time to get cheaper fuel to

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But what we months, in a year, in 5 years and in 10 tens of thousands, possibly hundreds of don’t talk about because we haven’t years, and they are willing to pay for thousands of people, that are connected been able to get in there to do it is the the right to purchase it at a certain with this industry. And it’s not just basin which Utah sits in the middle of, price, the prices go up. the greasy drillers that drill the oil but it goes up into Idaho, it goes over b 2040 wells. It’s the food service people that into Wyoming, it goes up into Mon- bring it out there. It’s the helicopter tana. There’s a large potential field That’s the market. So I think that, people that transport people. It’s the first off, we’re not ever going to get and discovered field in North Dakota of shipping industry that transports the oil and gas. But the Utah oil leases anywhere if we don’t have an energy fuel. It’s the pipeline industry that plan that is about all energy in the were withdrawn from development. puts it in the pipeline and delivers it. February 10. These were all actions of United States. And I would argue that It’s the refining industry. All of these with the use of the regulations and the the administration. Offshore leasing people are affected when you shut down plan delayed for 6 months. failure to lease and the failure to lift the local source, which is what this ad- moratoriums, and even after you lift February 25, shale oil research and ministration has done. And then we say moratoriums, failure to give drilling development leases delayed in Colo- to ourselves, Why has the price of gaso- permits, all the things that this admin- rado, Wyoming, and Utah. March 30, 3 line gone up? Well, it seems to me part istration has done, it has been an anti- million acres of Federal land removed of the problem has got to be an admin- oil and gas industry—and I’m sure coal, from energy production by Omnibus istration hostile to this very industry. also—and anti-hydrocarbon adminis- Public Lands Management Act passed It’s awfully hard when the regulators, tration. They don’t deny that at all. by a Democratic Congress. June 29, 29 EPA and others, have painted a target They are anti-hydrocarbons. They million acres of Federal land removed on your back to prevent you from pro- don’t like coal. They don’t like oil and from solar energy development plans, ducing. gas. They are opposed to them. And leaving just 670,000 solar acres. So even We’ve made a phenomenal natural through regulations and through fail- the so-called clean energy is having gas find in this country. We have ure to do the necessary leasing they roadblocks by this administration. found, which if I had told you this 4 are keeping closed natural resources Uranium mining blocked for 2 years years ago that we would bust up rocks that are available to Americans. And, on 1 million acres of land in Arizona. and find natural gas, you would say hey, let’s get this straight. Before the That was in July. August, 24,000 acres that I needed to have some serious psy- Middle East; before Russia, and the So- in Wyoming oil and gas leases with- chiatric examination, because it makes viet Union prior to that; before off- drawn. September, new Outer Conti- no sense to anybody that you can bust shore Norway, before onshore Holland; nental Shelf lease plan postponed until before the North Sea; before the Gulf of up rocks and produce natural gas. But 2012. October, 60 of the 77 Utah oil and Mexico; before Indonesia; before all we’ve discovered shale gas. And now, gas leases permanently canceled. No- these places where we now produce oil although we’ve got shale gas in Texas— vember, Obama administration found and gas, we started out by producing and we’re mighty proud of it—this to have approved the least oil and gas oil in Pennsylvania. We later made a shale gas now touches multiple States leases annually ever recorded in the huge gigantic oil find in Texas. And in this country. It goes right up United States history. So in the first Texas is now defined by oil and gas by through the South, right up through year of this administration they start- many. the Midwest, right up into Pennsyl- ed out with a clear policy of getting rid We are the pioneers of oil and gas in vania, where they have already done of our energy, not going after our en- the world, the United States of Amer- some serious shale oil work. And I ergy. Even solar. ica. All the improvements in drilling know there’s some up in New York Year Two. January 6, new regs issued procedures and in closing down wells, State, although they don’t seem to be to restrict oil and gas development on in saving oil without blowouts, in interested in producing it. Federal lands. January 26, Virginia off- fighting oil fires, in any category you So a belt of product stretches all the shore leases delayed. can come up with to do with oil and way across our country. Natural gas. And yet immediately there’s some peo- gas, the United States of America has b 2050 led, as it usually leads in all things, ple who are telling you, I can smell but it has led in the oil and gas indus- that gas in my water well. Well, I’ve January 28, restricted shale oil lease try. We are the experts. In fact, when got news for you. Natural gas doesn’t terms, cutting industry offers 85 per- we went to Norway and asked the Nor- smell. So if you smell that gas in your cent. February 1, $40 billion in oil and wegians what they would do if they had water well, you’ve got a city gas line gas industry tax and fee increases in- a blowout like the British Petroleum leaking someplace in your house, be- troduced in FY 2011 budget proposal. blowout, they said, We’d call the ex- cause you put the smell in the gas February 17, the administration unilat- perts; the people in the United States. when you sell it to the retail customer erally shuts down Yucca Mountain, the The companies that are drilling the so you can smell the gas if it’s leaking Nation’s only repository for spent nu- wells, they’re the experts, not us. Then in your house. But there’s no smell of clear fuel, jeopardizing the future of why all of a sudden in this administra- natural gas. But people have come up nuclear energy. tion have we decided that a major in- here to Congress and said, They drilled That’s not oil and gas, but that’s en- dustry in this country is of no con- a well right around the corner from ergy. sequences because you want to change me, and now my water smells like nat- March 12, 61 Montana oil leases with- the way the American people get ural gas. It doesn’t make sense because drawn. March 31, majority of Outer around, and you want to change the natural gas doesn’t smell. I can tell Continental Shelf closed to future pro- way we do business in this country? So you that from personal experience it duction. May 6, ban on all gulf drilling you hold votes on the floor of this does not smell because I have dug up over BP spill. July 12, President defies House, whether it’s something called the machine on a job I had that smells. Federal court order overturning the cap-and-trade, and it fails—passes the That was one of the nastiest jobs I ever gulf drilling ban. October 12, the Presi- House; can’t get through the Senate. had, because you got that smell all dent finally says gulf drilling ban lift- Dies. So you do it with regulations. over you, but that’s a different story. ed, but refuses to issue new permits, Just get the regulators to shut them We need an energy policy that works, keeping a de facto ban in place in con- down and that will do just as good as not an anti-energy policy. tempt of Federal court. November 18, passing cap-and-trade. Let’s look at an anti-energy policy. Interior Department plans no new gulf You want to know what this does to Year One, 2009. February 4, 77 Utah oil leases until 2012. December 1, the ad- you folks that are looking for a job. and gas lease areas withdrawn from de- ministration reinstates the illegal gulf

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This winter was a tough winter in above 9 percent again, after one of the January 14, revoked West Virginia Pennsylvania, and the folks all over longest stretches of high unemploy- coal mine permit, costing 250 American the State, including those in center ment in the country. I’ll just use my jobs. February 2, a Federal judge finds city Philadelphia, are paying some of family as an example. Interior Department in contempt of the lowest gas rates, which is only be- My daddy was born in Kentucky, and court over de facto drilling ban. Feb- cause natural gas is domestically pro- my mother was born in Tennessee. In ruary 15, announced further delays to duced. fact, where my mother lived may be U.S. oil shale production by deciding to It just speaks to the importance of a pretty close to being underwater right re-review the current rules for com- strong domestic supply program, but now. In fact, she lived right close to mercial oil shale leasing. February 28, the policies of this administration the river in Tennessee. In the Great continued the de facto drilling ban make that almost impossible for our Depression, there were no jobs in their while issuing a token deepwater per- oil. They’re going after natural gas, part of the country, but there were jobs mit. March 4, the President appealed trying to stop that as well, and that is in Texas because of the oil industry, so the Federal court ruling to issue driving up costs. I find that it’s not they both came down to Texas to get stalled deepwater permits. only so terribly damaging on our econ- jobs in the oil industry. Now, they both When I saw that shale oil, I saw my omy and jobs but that it’s just im- ended up in the oil industry, but they friend from Pennsylvania stand up. I moral when we’ve been blessed with started out where my mother was in yield to my good friend whatever time these resources. They were provided to the secretarial pool for business and he may need to talk about the great us for a purpose, which was to be able my daddy was a teacher, an accounting things that are happening in Pennsyl- to use them and go after them and do professor; but they got jobs in the oil vania. it as good stewards, and we know how business, and it was always good to our Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. I to do that today. family. thank my good friend from Texas for Mr. CARTER. If my friend would I don’t lay any bones about it. I was hosting this hour. yield just for a minute, what is the un- raised in an oil and gas family, and my I actually do think this administra- employment rate in Pennsylvania right dad was a gas man. I’ve seen it make tion has an energy policy, and it’s all now? our State prosper, and of all the pro- about shutting down all of the domes- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. ducing States that I’ve ever visited, tic use of the resources we’ve been The unemployment rate is lower than they’ve prospered. Look at what it has blessed with in this country. It’s about the national average is. I have a couple done for Alaska. Look at Louisiana. cutting our supply, eliminating our do- counties in particular. Tioga County is Look at New Mexico and Oklahoma mestic supply. one of them, which is in the heart of and what it has done for those States When I looked at your chart you had the Marcellus natural gas. It is prob- and those economies. To take and tar- in terms of gas prices reflecting 2009 ably the first time in history that that get an industry and go after that indus- and 2011, I know at the White House county’s unemployment is below both try the way this administration has the President is asking the Attorney State and national averages, and it’s done—but not only that, I don’t even General to put together a task force because of the natural gas industry. understand the Yucca Mountain deal. I and is trying to find the bad guys of Mr. CARTER. It’s because of those don’t understand the no uranium who’s causing gas prices to be so high new jobs that were created by this leases. Now the President, in a couple right now, which are pushing over $4 a marvelous find in Pennsylvania. of speeches, said we’ll switch to nu- gallon. There’s only really one thing Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. It clear. I think that may have changed that impacts gas prices, and that’s sup- is, and all the related jobs. Absolutely. now since the Japan disaster. ply and demand, and demand around You’re right. the world is going up. As you really It’s not the drilling jobs, but it’s the b 2100 captured nicely in the documentation, hotel jobs and it’s the restaurant jobs. But we can’t do it without uranium. Congressman, the problem is that this I’ve got manufacturers right now that There’s a new process, you maybe administration has shut down access to are sitting with jobs that they can’t could, but that’s a different story. His- domestic supply, and we’re making us fill. We hear a lot about unemploy- torically, you can’t do without ura- more and more foreign-dependent. ment, but these are good jobs. They nium. You’ve got to have the location Right now, with what’s happening in pay a significant amount of money per to store spent fuel. Americans need to Libya, we only get 2 percent of our oil hour with good benefits. It’s a great wake up and say, wait a minute, we resources from them. Just that 2 per- employer, and they’re sitting there need energy. cent with what’s happening in that with these job openings, looking for I just was talking to people today country, we’re seeing gas prices now folks to fill them. Now, some of the that said the EPA was going to try push over $4 a gallon. people they’ve had working for them their best to shut down wood-burning I’d like to contrast that with the have moved on into the gas field, and fireplaces. My gosh, I mean, how are we shale gas that you talked about be- they’ve created new opportunities. So going to get warm? You guys up north, cause, in Pennsylvania, we are blessed producing domestic energy produces how are you going to get warm in the with it. Also, let me claim my herit- domestic jobs, and it’s so important. winter time if you’re going to take age. I have the privilege of rep- Mr. CARTER. Reclaiming my time away your coal and your natural gas resenting Titusville, Pennsylvania, for just a moment, a lot of people don’t and the price of oil is going to be where Edwin Drake drilled that first realize that, when you’re talking about through the roof and you can’t afford well 151 years ago, and we’re very the production of oil and gas, there is that? You can’t even burn wood in your proud of that. Also, the 17 counties I much more to putting up a rig on a own fireplace? What’s wrong with this represent in Pennsylvania are right in piece of land than just driving out picture? the heart of the Marcellus natural gas there and putting it up. You build Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. shale, and in the middle of one of the roads. You build fences. Road builders Well, you’re right. The demand side im- worst recessions we’ve had since the don’t drill a single drop of oil or gas, pacts gas prices as well, and it has been Great Depression, gas prices—and you but they build the roads. That’s a job. very well documented that two coun- captured them—are spiking at just That’s multiple jobs. In Louisiana, in tries in particular are increasing their record heights. If we had a chart there the marshy parts of the country, they thirst for oil, and it’s going to drive up that showed natural gas prices, it actu- used to build wooden roads to get out the demand for oil worldwide, and that ally is a record low. It’s a little over $4 to these rigs. All this creates jobs for is China and India. It’s expected just

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The problem with that is big enough to show where that red line again, and every time that happens the do you really think the CEO of Exxon is going to climb to in terms of gas driving public of America suffers. is going to pay the taxes if we increase prices. They’re suffering today, and they’re taxes on the oil and gas industry? No. It is absolutely critical. That’s why suffering on top of the highest unem- You and I are going to pay those taxes I’m so proud. I’m on the Natural Re- ployment, longest period of high unem- when we fill up our tank. If you go and sources Committee. We passed out of ployment in modern times just about. ask the question, they will tell you at there a matter of a number of weeks This is one of those what we call your local filling station. They used to ago not one but three pieces of legisla- kitchen-table issues, when the family publish it in Texas on the pump how tion. Last week, the House passed out gathers around the kitchen table to much of a gallon of gasoline was taxed. of the House of Representatives H.R. figure out how they’re going to make It’s a whole bunch. Direct and indirect 1229, Putting the Gulf Back to Work the budget work especially if Mom or tax make up a large amount of the cost Act. This week we’re going to be work- Dad are laid off. One of the things of gasoline, always have, and I come ing on H.R. 1230, Restoring American they’re looking at is the cost of that from a time where we used to have 19 Offshore Leasing Act, and that will fuel, fuel to heat their homes or cool cents a gallon gasoline in Texas. Try make a difference. their homes. Down where we come that on for size. I could go buy a dol- Now, critics will say, oh, well, it from, we want it cool. They look to see lar’s worth of gas and drive all week. would be a year or more until you how much it’s going to cost them to I yield to the gentleman. produce one barrel of oil once we pass get to and from school, to and from Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. I that act, and that is true because it work, how they’re going to conserve thank the gentleman from Texas. takes awhile to get that rig set up and energy, maybe they’re going to car I think a point in terms of the profits get it produced, but we only have to pool. They’re making these kinds of de- that oil companies make, it really is look back to 2008 when President Bush cisions, and yet the government seems what most industries, whether it’s a and this Congress finally lifted the to be making these gigantic decisions manufacturer or service industry, Outer Continental Shelf ban morato- to shut off supply and then wonder why make right around 6 to 8 percent; but rium, and on the day that that was lift- we have an energy crisis in this coun- yet you have to answer who is bene- ed and Congress lifted that and we gave try. fiting from that. I would find it hard to the approval to go ahead with issuing This is not rocket science. This is the believe that there’s not a lot of Ameri- permits again, on the day they voted law of supply and demand. We have the cans that benefit from that because on it, the price of gas in 2008 was four- biggest demand. If we can’t meet our their pension programs are investing in something a gallon. The very next day demand, we’ve got to go to foreign oil. the portfolios they may have. Their it was two-something a gallon. If there’s a fight in Libya, we may not pensions are investing in those types of It makes a difference. It commu- use much of that foreign oil right now, companies and benefiting from that 6 nicates that America is willing to use but somebody else does; and if it’s at to 8 percent margin that these compa- its own resources, that America is not risk, then they are going into another nies are delivering. going to be dependent on the Middle market to get their oil and that makes Those who will speak against using East, on Libya, and on Saudi Arabia, our market go up. It’s all worldwide oil, they say, well, we don’t have on places that are so volatile today market in our oil and gas. enough. We use so much, but we only that we don’t know if there’s a revolu- I don’t understand why people think have 2 percent of the proven reserves. tion or demonstrations or riots or ter- they’re gouging you. They’re making Here’s the facts. Frankly, when they rorism that we’re not going to have ac- excessive profits, and I understand the define proven reserves, they just look cess to that 30 percent of our energy re- payment on CEOs and I am not defend- at conventional. They don’t look at un- sources that we use today. ing any payment on CEOs in any indus- conventional. They don’t consider The best predictor of future perform- try. It’s not just the oil industry that shale gas. They don’t consider shale ance is past performance. So we know pays big bucks for CEOs; but if you oil. They just look at conventional re- if the Senate does the right thing and look at the history of the oil and gas serves. Then they really don’t look at passes these acts that we’re going to industry, their percentage on invest- probable. have and will pass out of the House of ment is lower than most average man- 2110 Representatives and the President ufacturing facilities, somewhere be- b signs it, gas prices will come down; tween 6 and 8 percent return on their For probable, there is 10 to 20 times but, unfortunately, the best predictor investment. And you say what invest- that much available in terms of prob- of future performance is past perform- ments? Well, I think I said earlier, able. And then when you get the esti- ance, and under this administration, those offshore drilling rigs that drill in mate, there is enough oil out there to they’re going to continue to limit and the Gulf of Mexico and now have all really, I think, meet the needs of this eliminate our Americans’ access to the been moved off the coast of Africa, In- country for as long as we need to. Now, domestic resources that we have right donesia and off the coast of Brazil, I’m not saying forever because I think here in this country. those rigs cost $1 billion, and they can at some point, there will be a new en- Mr. CARTER. The great surge in the cost you operational-wise in a 24-day ergy source that comes along. It may cost of gasoline that we were just talk- period almost $1 million to operate. be generations until we get that. It ing about, that surge was the result of They are expensive. And if you hit may be hydrogen-fueled cars. I don’t basically two things. You named one of nothing but dust when you get down to know what it is, but we are going to them. The other one was they had a the bottom of that well, you have have that kind of new science in the fu- small fire in an Illinois refinery, but blown a whole lot of money out the ture. But we have plenty of oil to meet the speculators look and they say, door, and that’s just lost. Then you our needs right now. we’re fighting capacity shutdown and drill the next well to try to get it back. In terms of natural gas, what we we have a limited refining capacity be- We’ve gotten better at looking for it know now from all the reserves in cause we haven’t built a major refinery and finding it, but it’s still a gambler’s Texas and Pennsylvania and the Outer in this country in 25 years. business when you get down to it. Continental Shelf and, frankly, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. But this is caused by the government throughout the West, we have at least Right. to a great extent. You can’t create an 200 years of natural gas, and that’s just Mr. CARTER. Because of the burden- environment of uncertainty in any what we know about. And the unknown some rules we’ve come up with and the market, I don’t care what the market is—but it’s pretty consistent—is that fact that we can’t permit them. So is. If you create the idea of uncer- the technology gets better and better

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:01 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY7.079 H10MYPT1 rfrederick on DSKD9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3155 and better. It’s only with the advent wind, solar. It could be anything. Any- don’t like the production of energy, but about 60 years ago of the development time that you take a new energy to they complain about the production of of horizontal drilling that we have been commercial level, commercialize it, energy. They want to tax it. able to really access the full potential but you do it artificially, you do it By the way, the majors, the big boys, that we are getting now on natural gas. with subsidies, you use taxpayer dol- they don’t get subsidies on their stuff. I know that the engineers and the sci- lars to sustain it in the market, that’s That’s for wildcatters. They drilled, entists out there are looking at new just wrong. And it’s not real. If some- but most of their production is over- and better ways to get out more of this thing is ready for prime time, if it is seas. And we, to some extent, by hav- resource that God has really blessed us ready to be commercialized, it will ing bad energy policy in the United with as a country. stand on its own. It will create a mar- States, we have driven people to the I think we really do need an energy ket that people want to come and buy benefit of other people in the world. policy in this country, and it ought to it and use it. So as we look forward to Nobody thought about drilling off the be one that is centered around the full an energy policy, I think we need to be coast of Australia or drilling off the use of and access to domestic energy very careful about what we artificially coast of Indonesia, which is a very un- resources. We ought to be doing the re- commercialize, what we subsidize. stable volcanic area over there, until search too, obviously, for new develop- Natural gas is real. Oil is real. Both they were kind of pushed out of Amer- ment. And energy efficiency is impor- of them will stand on their own. It ican waters. And then they started tant as well, whether it’s transpor- doesn’t need subsidies in order to pro- looking in places like the North Sea, tation or heating or electricity or ap- vide energy for folks. It will do it in a off the coast of Africa, Nigeria, Indo- pliances being more energy efficient way that is market proven. But there nesia; and these are now major produc- with it. But those three things alone, are other markets out there—and tion fields. They’ve benefited from our all centered on domestic use of energy you’ve named a couple of them—that if lack of foresight under some adminis- resources, that’s the kind of energy we take away those subsidies today, trations to continue to enhance our na- policy this country needs. they would collapse. They wouldn’t tive industry. More power to them. Mr. CARTER. Reclaiming my time, I exist. So, frankly, I think that’s a dis- That’s good for them. But we have it agree with you 100 percent. It’s the service to the American taxpayers. here too. same thing when we took over this Why are we commercializing energy I still think there is plenty of oil in House floor 3 years ago in the dark be- resources? You know, I do believe in re- Alaska and lots of it. And they haven’t cause they turned out the lights on us, search; and that’s where our focus even started looking for natural gas up turned off the mics, and we talked for should be, as opposed to prematurely there. They probably have got as much about 2 or 3 weeks on, what we want is commercializing something that natural gas as anybody. There’s an all of the above. We are for every en- doesn’t stand on its own. I have a lot of international thing going on; most peo- ergy resource that is available, but we appreciation for the national energy ple don’t even know about it. I learned want that energy resource to be as labs in this country. They are sci- it from the Coast Guard. Because of the available as possible to be competitive entists. They don’t have an agenda. receding ice from the North Pole—and in the market. I mean, everybody’s got They are just looking for that new en- I won’t get off into global warming their own little bailiwick. And corn ergy source, and they are very credible here today, if that’s it—whatever it is, farmers love ethanol, but it’s got to in what they do. And that’s where our because it’s receding, there is now a compete. Sun has to compete. Wind has emphasis should be, not prematurely waterway. There is now a northwest to compete. commercializing energies that are passage across the top of North Amer- They invariably call us oil and gas unsustainable. We really should make ica. You can sail from the Atlantic to guys ‘‘anti-wind people.’’ Wrong. Texas sure we invest in research and develop- the Pacific. has the largest wind farm in the United ment. Also, if that water stays open, you States. There’s no State with more of Mr. CARTER. Within the last 3 years, can drill for natural resources there. those wind turbines than the State of I have met two different individuals— The unclaimed international water Texas because out in the West, the one of them very recently—who have a gets claimed by who puts the most ac- wind blows all the time. It’s like a gold scientific plan to refine garbage at tivity in that water. And one of the mine for wind. What do you think your garbage dump, solid waste, nor- questions is, the Russians are pouring Boone Pickens is talking about when mal throw-it-in-your-garbage-can stuff, in ships and trawlers and other things he’s talking about all that wind energy go out there and, through a multiple into that whole area up there, the part out there? And his idea of putting nat- process, produce gasoline and capture we claim is so much. The Canadians ural gas-burning cars on the road is a all the CO2 to be used—in Texas we claim so much. But there is a lot more good idea. I support it. Because when take CO2, put it back down in the that seems to be developing. And why we hear that now with the discovery of ground in old wells, and reenergize are they after it? It’s not for fish, my shale gas and the ability—we just those wells to bring more oil to the friend. It’s oil and gas. started to tap it. It is just a small part surface. And the leftovers, after this I thank my friend from Pennsylvania of the future. burning process to create the gasoline, for joining me. By the way, it would be real inter- refine the gasoline out of garbage, esting to find out if some of our col- leaves an ash that is good to plow into f leagues that are so opposed to natural fields in certain parts of the country to b 2120 gas, if they knocked on his door and refurbish the fields. said, Sir, we would like to talk to you That’s the kind of thinking we want. DISPELLING THE POLITICAL about making a lease for a share of the That’s great. That’s a good idea. And FOLKLORE profits on drilling for natural gas on because we’re talking energy and we’re The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under your property. And I wonder if they having energy policy, those good ideas the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- would say, Oh, no. I wouldn’t take come to the fore. That’s what we want. uary 5, 2011, the gentleman from Ari- that, those hundreds of thousands of That’s how we’re going to solve this zona (Mr. SCHWEIKERT) is recognized dollars that I might make from you de- problem. But we’re not going to solve for 30 minutes. veloping that resource. No, I don’t be- it by shutting down what we have now Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, I lieve in that stuff. I don’t think so. in hopes that there is going to be this actually didn’t intend to do this this Whenever you produce wealth, wealth miraculous overnight discovery that’s evening, but I got so frustrated with a enhances a nation. And your natural just going to make everything great, number of the things I’ve been watch- resources are a part of the wealth of like we find some kryptonite or some- ing, both on television and from our the Nation, always have been and, my thing, and it runs the whole country. brothers and sisters in this body, it be- friend, they always will be. Wrong. It ain’t going to happen. came time to actually bring some of Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. I This is a frustrating time for those of the slides we actually do in our town just want to come back to the point us that are in energy-producing States halls back in Arizona. I like to refer to you talked about in terms of ethanol, because we have people that literally it as a combination of truth on the

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I’ve been here 140-some days, that keeps not being shared with the Maybe when you tax them low, they and Washington, D.C., has systemically American people is, when you look at are willing to work more hours. But not told the truth to the American peo- our 2010, and the 2011 number here somehow, high marginal tax rates, low ple. I don’t know if they’re fearful of would be out a little bit further, we marginal tax rates, we basically take looking the American people in the don’t take in enough revenue today to in the same percentage of gross domes- eyes and saying, Look, here’s what even cover the mandatory spending. If tic product, of GDP. It hits that 18.2 we’ve done to your future, your kids’ you see our revenue line, it cuts percent. future, your grandkids’ future is so through right about here. So when folks look at you in the eye scary that they don’t get reelected. So think of that. Every dime of de- and say, oh, just raise marginal tax Well, I got elected to come here and fense is borrowed. Every single dime of rates—we’re going to tax the rich do the numbers, and so my goal is very, discretionary is borrowed. And we’re more; we’re going to tax everyone very simple. The numbers are straight about $100 billion short on even cov- more—it doesn’t do it. It doesn’t take up. The numbers come from 2010 on a ering the entitlements, the mandatory care of this massive debt that is con- lot of the charts, so we know exactly spending. We borrow a little piece of suming us as a people. what was actually spent. On a number those dollars that go into the entitle- What you have to do is you have to of charts outside that, we’re also going ments, and it continues to explode in grow that line, which is the size of the to use the President’s numbers. the future years. economy. You must grow this econ- But let’s run through this. We were I know these are a lot of slides, but omy. Because as you start to look through these numbers, you come to just watching Judge CARTER a couple when we get down to the ending part, I of minutes ago walk through some of think you’re going to find some of the realization, yeah, we have a huge the economic impacts of what happens them sort of fun. But we first have to spending problem. But we can never with drilling. I’m going to even touch, walk through sort of an understanding cut enough. We have to grow, because it’s two sides of this pendulum, and through this, on the folklore of, well, of the pie chart. let’s go tax Big Oil and what it actu- This is 2010. 2010, the mandatory both of them have to be in motion. We have to grow, we have to cut the spend- ally produces. spending was sitting about 63 percent, First of all, the slide right next to 62 percent of all the spending in gov- ing, and we have to deal with the re- me, this one we put together just to ernment. Defense Department, other ality that the mandatory spending, the entitlements, are eating us alive. make it simple and visual. Imagine a discretionary. And when I said ‘‘all the country that borrows 42 pennies, 42 spending in government,’’ understand b 2130 pennies out of every dollar we spend. things like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Let’s actually start to walk on some We all know that’s not sustainable. We aren’t even part of this. They’re off the of what I would like to refer to as po- can’t do this. You couldn’t do it in books on this. litical folklore. your family budget. Think of it. Over Now, when you look at this line here, When we hold many of our town halls the last couple of years, it’s been tough that blue, look how fast it starts to back in my district, and I am blessed out there. Your family, my family, we move up. In 2016, it goes from here, to represent Arizona’s Fifth District. It all cinched our belts. The American where we’re about 63 percent, and now is an amazingly wonderful place. It is families got tough and did what was we hit 72 percent. Think of that. Scottsdale and Tempe, Fountain Hills, necessary. We just did what? The 2012 budget. Ahwatukee, and Mesa, and we will What did the Congress do? What did 2016, four budget cycles from now, the often get hands that will pop up in the this government do? What did Wash- mandatory spending, the entitlements back of the room and say, ‘‘Mr. ington, D.C., do? They just kept spend- are consuming 72 percent of our budg- SCHWEIKERT, or DAVID, why don’t we do ing. But the way they spent is they et. The amazing thing is, in that cycle, this. If we go out there and tax Big Oil, found people who were willing to buy the money that is going to discre- we could balance the budget. Right?’’ U.S. sovereign debt, and they kept bor- tionary, actually, we predict to go They mean well. I believe the partici- rowing. And today we now borrow 42 down in those 4 years. pants at our town halls really mean cents out of every dollar. So you start to understand the man- well when they raise that hand, be- Now, why is that so terrifying? Well, datory is consuming what we are. You cause they have seen members of this it’s terrifying because you start to re- get folks who start to raise their hands body tell them that, and they haven’t alize the speed the debt is growing, and at some of the town halls and say, well, been told the truth. then you start to understand some of why not just raise the marginal tax When you look at the numbers, here the other drivers in that debt. rates? Let’s go out and tax everyone a is 2011, hard dollars. You can call them One of the things that happened Jan- little bit more. subsidies, you can call them depletion uary 1 this year, you know, what was There’s some fascinating math on allowances, you can call them incen- the big change? Baby boomers. Every 8 that, and we’ve got 60 years of history tives to drill and produce more petro- seconds, someone turns 65 in this coun- looking at it. This is one of my favorite leum products, but the gray here is fos- try for the next 18 years. So think of charts. For someone that wants to fol- sil fuels. And just for comparison, we that. Ten thousand a day for the next low this, you can actually go—and I also put the $8.72 billion of the sub- 18 years. have a tough last name—it’s sidies that go into green energy. But That’s why you see many of us Schweikert.house.gov. You’ll see these for the fun of it, let’s just talk about around here saying we need to tell the charts on there. this part right here, the $2.44 billion truth how devastatingly ugly these This is when we had very high mar- that is in 2011. numbers are, and that if we step up and ginal tax rates back in the forties, fif- Well, think about this. If you are bor- deal with it now, we can fix it. But you ties, early sixties, very high marginal rowing about $4.7 billion every single can’t deal with it with a bunch of silly tax rates. Over here is where we have day, how can a Member of Congress rhetoric. very low marginal tax rates. And look in the camera, look at you, and So let’s walk through some more of there’s this normalizing effect. There’s say, ‘‘Well, if we would just tax Big Oil these slides. actually a couple of Ph.D.s who’ve more, maybe that would help solve the Right here is the 2010, and you see written very detailed papers on this debt problem?’’ It doesn’t even make a this blue. The blue is, we’ll call it man- normalizing effect. Or even during drop in the bucket. datory spending, entitlements, Medi- times of very high marginal tax rates We can have a little fun with this, be- care, Medicaid, Social Security, inter- and very low marginal tax rates, guess cause I have been trying to find a way

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But we have to do it rationally, been playing with the idea of, Let’s this slide that tax extenders never hap- and we have to for once do it honestly, make it time. pened, so everyone, rich, poor, middle fact-based, maybe someone actually So your government right now is bor- class didn’t get the benefit of that ex- holding a calculator. Because the rhet- rowing about $4.7 billion every single tension of the tax cuts last December? oric around here, the political folklore day, every single day. So let’s just Well, guess what. That buys you 28 around here, when they are willing to think about it, $4.7 billion every single minutes. look you in the eyes and base their day. Those taxes on Big Oil—let’s make So think about it. We are doing real- whole world on something that only it this. Let’s make it taxes on all. Let’s ly well here. We are up to 28 minutes buys you 3 hours of borrowing a day, just remove those depletion allow- plus 2.2 minutes. So now, let’s see, you are not being told the truth. ances, those tax credits, which are also what if we do this, because there’s al- We try to add literally two to four tied to depreciation that all other busi- ways the other hand that goes up and slides a week. We are engaging in a lit- nesses get. But let’s just wipe them all says, ‘‘DAVID, I bet you we could bal- tle project. We are a freshman office, out. Guess what it buys you? It buys ance the budget and wouldn’t have this but we have some very smart young you about 2.2 minutes of borrowing a debt and deficit if we did this: We tax people who are very good with their day. Big Oil. And those Bush-Obama tax ex- calculators, and we are trying very Now, how many of you feel like you tenders that happened last December hard to find a way to make these gi- have been told that? in the lame duck session, we never had gantic numbers digestible so we can all You know, once again, we are engag- that, because those help the rich. Oh, understand them so we can have a ra- ing often around this place in political and by the way, if we had never had the tional conversation of how we save our theater instead of math. That’s been wars, you know, if we didn’t have Af- country. one of my greatest frustrations in my ghanistan, if we didn’t have Iraq—and I If you will go to short time here: I wish I saw more believe actually in our number here it Schweikert.house.gov, you are going to Members carrying around their finan- didn’t even have Libya—we could bal- find a number of these slides. As a mat- cial calculators so they could look the ance the budget then. Couldn’t we?’’ ter of fact, all of them are on there, American people in the eye and tell So we actually, literally a couple and every week, I promise you, there them the truth. hours ago, sat down and said, Let’s add are going to be more coming. And But think about that. The whole, we it up, and let’s make it on a per hour maybe if we all start to tell each other will call it, fossil fuels subsidies, tax basis so the American people can un- the truth about the math, we can actu- credits, depreciation allowances, incen- derstand the crazy spending that’s ally tell the truth about how we are tives to drill would buy you about 2.2 going on around this place and how going to save the country. minutes a day. Oh, come on. And that’s fast the numbers are eroding on us. With that, I yield back the balance of just assuming that every dollar came Back again to our math: We borrow my time. in, and you didn’t slow the economy $4.7 billion every single day. And let’s f down and didn’t slow energy drilling go back to our pretend world. Every down or energy production down. So dime of those oil subsidies and depre- LEAVE OF ABSENCE this is just throwing your hands up and ciation allowances and tax credits By unanimous consent, leave of ab- saying, let’s just pretend for a moment come in, and it doesn’t actually slow sence was granted to: that we got rid of those, and it becomes down jobs or the economy and every Mr. HASTINGS of Washington (at the pure income. dime of those taxes were to come in. request of Mr. CANTOR) for today and Let’s actually go to the next level, Even though probably if you did that, the balance of the week on account of because there’s always that other per- you would slow down the economy and illness. son that raises their hands and says, people would work less and you would Mr. JACKSON of Illinois (at the re- ‘‘Well, DAVID, I have heard that if we have less dollars. But we are living in quest of Ms. PELOSI) for today. would go out and we would tax the rich our fantasy world here. And because we f more.’’ Remember, that lame duck didn’t have the wars, none of that Congress last December extended what money would be going out the door, ADJOURNMENT a lot of folks call the Bush tax cuts. even though certain portions of that Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, I Now, around here we often call them are actually already built into the de- move that the House do now adjourn. the Bush-Obama tax cuts because fense budget. But every dime that is The motion was agreed to; accord- President Obama is the one who signed equated to Iraq, Afghanistan, and now ingly (at 9 o’clock and 39 minutes them in December. But they extended Libya. p.m.), under its previous order, the those tax cuts. And weren’t those tax What would it buy us? Well, we are House adjourned until tomorrow, cuts for the rich, and wouldn’t that borrowing that $4.7 billion a day. Guess Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at 10 a.m. for balance the budget? what? It buys you 3 hours of borrowing. morning-hour debate. Well, back to that small problem Think about what you have heard f called math. Let’s pretend for a mo- around here, and how many people you ment that they hadn’t happened, and have seen walk up in front of a micro- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, let’s pretend that it didn’t slow down phone and a camera look you in the ETC. the economy, and let’s pretend every eye and say, ‘‘Well, if we did these Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive dime that some folks have predicted things, we wouldn’t have this debt?’’ communications were taken from the came in. A lot of this place operates in They are not telling you the truth. All Speaker’s table and referred as follows: a fantasy world. Why can’t we? So we those together are only 3 hours of bor- 1480. A letter from the Director, Regu- never had the tax extensions that hap- rowing. latory Management Division, Environmental pened in December. What would it buy And, let’s see. If I remember cor- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- you? Well, we once again borrow $4.7 rectly, there’s like, what, 24 hours in a cy’s final rule — Etoxazole; Pesticide Toler- billion every single day. It would buy day? I’m looking for some honest dis- ances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0063; FRL-8867-5] you about 28 minutes. Think of that, 28 cussion about the other 21 hours a day. received April 8, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. You’ve got to go back to those first 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- minutes. culture. So now I’m at my town hall. I’ve had boards that I put up and have an hon- 1481. A letter from the Director, Regu- two hands go up. The first one saying, est discussion about entitlements, latory Management Division, Environmental ‘‘Well, DAVID, if we would tax Big Oil, about the mandatory spending, because Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- then that would balance the budget.’’ they are what are exploding on us. cy’s final rule — Escherichia coli O157:H7

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A letter from the Director, Regu- Matter National Ambient Air Quality Stand- Resources. latory Management Agency, Environmental ards [EPA-R03-OAR-2010-0139; FRL-9292-9] re- 1501. A letter from the General Counsel, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ceived April 8, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Administrative Conference of the United cy’s final rule — Glyphosate (N- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and States, transmitting the Conferences’s final (phosphonomethyl)glycine; Pesticide Toler- Commerce. rule — Disclosure of Records or Information ances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0988; FRL-8866-8] 1492. A letter from the Director, Regu- received April 12, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. received April 8, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. latory Management Division, Environmental 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judici- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ary. culture. cy’s final rule — Finding of Substantial In- 1502. A letter from the General Counsel, 1483. A letter from the Assistant to the adequacy of Implementation Plan; Call for Department of Justice, transmitting the De- Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Re- Utah State Implementation Plan Revision partment’s final rule — Reorganization of serve System, transmitting the System’s [EPA-R08-OAR-2010-0909; FRL-9294-9] re- Regulations on Control of Employment of ‘‘Major’’ final rule — Truth in Lending [Reg- ceived April 8, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Aliens [EOIR No. 166F; AG Order No. 3260- ulations Z; Docket No. R-1393] (RIN No.: 7100- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 2011] (RIN: 1125-AA64) received April 10, 2011, AD55) received April 20, 2011, pursuant to 5 Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Fi- 1493. A letter from the Deputy Chief, CGB, mittee on the Judiciary. nancial Services. Federal Communications Commission, trans- 1503. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- 1484. A letter from the Director, Depart- mitting the Commission’s final rule — Struc- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting ment of Labor, transmitting the Depart- ture and Practices of the Video Relay Serv- the Department’s final rule — Special Local ment’s final rule — Updating Regulations ice Program [CG Docket No.: 10-51] received Regulations; Krewe of Charleston Mardi Gras Issued Under the Fair Labor Standards Act April 13, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Boat Parade, Charleston Harbor, Charleston, (RIN: 1215-AB13, 1235-AA00) received April 11, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and SC [Docket No.: USCG-2010-1151] (RIN: 1625- 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commerce. AA08) received April 14, 2011, pursuant to 5 Committee on Education and the Workforce. 1494. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1485. A letter from the Program Manager, Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Health and Human Services, sion, transmitting the Commission’s final 1504. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, transmitting the Department’s final rule — rule — Amendment of Section 73.622(i), Post- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Medicaid Program; Federal Funding for Med- Transition Table of DTV Allotments, Tele- ting the Department’s final rule — Ninth icaid Eligibility Determination and Enroll- vision Broadcast Stations. (Decatur, Illinois) Coast Guard District Sector Realignment; ment Activities [CMS-2346-F] (RIN: 0938- [MB Docket No.: 10-264] received April 13, Northern Lake Michigan and Lake Huron AQ53) received April 14, 2011, pursuant to 5 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the [Docket No.: USCG-2009-0929] (RIN: 1625- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Committee on Energy and Commerce. ZA29) received April 14, 2011, pursuant to 5 ergy and Commerce. 1495. A letter from the Deputy Chief, CGB, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1486. A letter from the Director, Regu- Federal Communications Commission, trans- Transportation and Infrastructure. latory Management Division, Environmental mitting the Commission’s final rule — Im- 1505. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- plementation of the Twenty-First Century Department of Homeland Security, transmit- cy’s final rule — National Oil and Hazardous Communications and Video Accessibility Act ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Substance Pollution Contingency Plan; Na- of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for the Zone; Havasu Landing Regatta, Colorado tional Priorities List: Deletion of the Deaf-Blind Individuals [CG Docket No.: 10- River, Lake Havasu Landing, California Speigelberg Landfill Superfund Site [EPA- 210] received April 13, 2011, pursuant to 5 [Docket No.: USCG-2011-0018] (RIN: 1625- HQ-SFUND-1983-0002; FRL-9291-6] received U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- AA00) received April 14, 2011, pursuant to 5 April 8, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ergy and Commerce. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 1496. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. 1487. A letter from the Director, Regu- Federal Communications Commission, trans- 1506. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, latory Management Division, Environmental mitting the Commission’s final rule — Im- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- proving Public Safety Communications in ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation the 800 MHz Band New 800 MHz Band Plan for bridge Operation Regulation; Duluth Ship of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indi- Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands [WT Canal, Duluth-Superior Harbor, MN [Docket ana; Stage I Vapor Recovery Rule [EPA-R05- Docket 02-55] received April 13, 2011, pursu- No.: USCG-2010-1030] (RIN: 1625-AA09) re- OAR-2010-0545; FRL 9295-1] received April 8, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ceived April 14, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the on Energy and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Committee on Energy and Commerce. 1497. A letter from the Assistant Chief, tation and Infrastructure. 1488. A letter from the Director, Regu- Broadband Division, Federal Communica- 1507. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, latory Management Divison, Environmental tions Commission, transmitting the Com- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mission’s final rule — Fixed and Mobile ting the Department’s final rule — Security cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Services in the Mobile Satellite Service Zones; Cruise Ships, Port of San Diego, Cali- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indi- Bands at 1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz, fornia [Docket No.: USCG-2011-0038] (RIN: ana; [EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0998; FRL-9295-3] re- 1610-1626.5 MHz and 2483.5-2500 MHz, and 2000- 1625-AA87) received April 14, 2011, pursuant ceived April 8, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz [ET Docket No.: to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 10-142] received April 13, 2011, pursuant to 5 Transportation and Infrastructure. Commerce. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 1508. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 1489. A letter from the Director, Regu- ergy and Commerce. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- latory Management Division, Environmental 1498. A letter from the Division Chief, Fed- ting the Department’s final rule — Special Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- eral Communications Commission, transmit- Local Regulation; Mavericks Surf Competi- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation ting the Commission’s final rule — Review of tion, Half Moon Bay, CA [Docket No.: USCG- of Implementation Plans: Florida; Preven- the Emergency Alert System [EB Docket 2010-1093] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received April 14, tion of Significant Deterioration [EPA-R04- No.: 04-296] recieved April 13, 2011, pursuant 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the OAR-2006-0130-201111(a); FRL-9293-4] received to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Committee on Transportation and Infra- April 8, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Energy and Commerce. structure. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 1499. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 1509. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 1490. A letter from the Director, Regu- for Export Administration, Department of Department of Homeland Security, transmit- latory Management Division, Environmental Commerce, transmitting the Department’s ting the Department’s final rule — Special Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- final rule — Implementation of Additional Local Regulations; Patriot Challenge Kayak cy’s final rule — Revisions to the California Changes from the Annual Review of the En- Race, Ashley River, Charleston, SC [Docket State Implementation Plan; Sacramento tity List; Removal of Person Based on Re- No.: USCG-2011-0039] (RIN: 1625-AA08) re- Metropolitan Air Quality Management Dis- moval Request [Docket No.: 110222154-1181-01] ceived April 14, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. trict [EPA-R09-OAR-2010-0743; FRL-9279-1] re- (RIN: 0694-AF13) received April 13, 2011, pur- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ceived April 8, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and mittee on Foreign Affairs. 1510. A letter from the Commander, US Commerce. 1500. A letter from the Financial Assist- Coast Guard, Deputy CG-0943, Department of 1491. A letter from the Director, Regu- ance Program Manager, Office of Aquisition Homeland Security, transmitting the De- latory Management Division, Environmental and Property Management, Department of partment’s final rule — Great Lakes Pilot- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- the Interior, transmitting the Department’s age: 2011 Annual Review and Adjustment

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:01 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L10MY7.000 H10MYPT1 rfrederick on DSKD9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE May 10, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3159 [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0517] (RIN: 1625- Beginning July 1, 2011 (RY 2012) [CMS-1346-F] By Mr. MARKEY: AB48) received April 14, 2011, pursuant to 5 (RIN: 0938-AQ23) received May 4, 2011, pursu- H.R. 1807. A bill to provide for the sale of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Transportation and Infrastructure. Committees on Energy and Commerce and and acquisition of refined petroleum prod- 1511. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- Ways and Means. uct, and for other purposes; to the Com- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting 1520. A letter from the Regulation Coordi- mittee on Energy and Commerce. the Department’s final rule — Special Local nator, Department of Health and Human By Mr. ALTMIRE (for himself and Mr. Regulations and Safety Zones; Recurring Services, transmitting the Department’s MURPHY of Pennsylvania): Events in Northern New England [Docket ‘‘Major’’ final rule — Medicare Program; H.R. 1808. A bill to amend the Energy Pol- No.: USCG-2010-0110] (RIN: 1625-AA08; AA00) Hospital Inpatient Value-Based Purchasing icy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of received April 14, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Program [CMS-3239-F] (RIN: 0938-AQ55) re- Energy to carry out programs to develop and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ceived May 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on designs, and for other purposes; to the Com- 1512. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce. mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting f dition to the Committee on Science, Space, the Department’s final rule — Special Local and Technology, for a period to be subse- Regulation; Hydroplane Races within the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON quently determined by the Speaker, in each Captain of the Port Puget Sound Area of Re- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS case for consideration of such provisions as sponsibility [Docket No.: USCG-2009-0996] Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of fall within the jurisdiction of the committee (RIN: 1625-AA08) received April 14, 2011, pur- concerned. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- committees were delivered to the Clerk By Mr. ANDREWS (for himself, Mr. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- for printing and reference to the proper YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. GOSAR): ture. calendar, as follows: H.R. 1809. A bill to amend the Employee 1513. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- Mr. REED: Committee on Rules. House Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Resolution 257. Resolution providing for con- ensure health care coverage value and trans- the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone, sideration of the bill (H.R. 1231) to amend the parency for dental benefits under group Dredging Operations; Delaware River, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to re- health plans; to the Committee on Education Marcus Hook, PA [Docket No.: USCG-2011- quire that each 5-year offshore oil and gas and the Workforce. 0127] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received April 14, 2011, leasing program offer leasing in the areas By Mr. BRADY of Texas (for himself, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- with the most prospective oil and gas re- Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. GERLACH, Mr. VAN mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- sources, to establish a domestic oil and nat- HOLLEN, Mr. OLVER, and Mr. MCGOV- ture. ural gas production goal, and for other pur- ERN): 1514. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, poses (Rept. 112–74). Referred to the House H.R. 1810. A bill to direct the Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Calendar. Health and Human Services to encourage re- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety search and carry out an educational cam- f Zone; Miami International Triathlon, paign with respect to pulmonary hyper- Bayfront Park, Miami, FL [Docket No.: PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS tension, and for other purposes; to the Com- USCG-2011-0010] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Under clause 2 of rule XII, public mittee on Energy and Commerce. April 14, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado (for bills and resolutions of the following 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- himself, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. HARPER, tation and Infrastructure. titles were introduced and severally re- and Mr. ROE of Tennessee): 1515. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ferred, as follows: H.R. 1811. A bill to amend title 38, United Department of Homeland Security, transmit- By Mr. CRAVAACK (for himself, Mr. States Code, to provide for employment and ting the Department’s final rule — Regu- BACHUS, and Mr. ROGERS of Ala- reemployment rights for certain individuals lated Navigation Area; Hudson River South bama): ordered to full-time National Guard duty; to of the Troy Locks, NY [Docket No.: USCG- H.R. 1801. A bill to amend title 49, United the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 2010-0794] (RIN: 1625-AA11) received April 14, States Code, to provide for expedited secu- By Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia: 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the rity screenings for members of the Armed H.R. 1812. A bill to direct the Adminis- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Forces; to the Committee on Homeland Se- trator of General Services to establish a structure. curity. small business growth pilot program, and for 1516. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself and other purposes; to the Committee on Over- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky): sight and Government Reform. ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- H.R. 1802. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia: bridge Operation Regulation; Buffalo Bayou, enue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume H.R. 1813. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- mile 4.3, Houston, Harris County, TX [Dock- cap for private activity bonds shall not apply enue Code of 1986 to deny tax benefits to et No.: USCG-2011-0100] (RIN: 1625-AA09) re- to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of large oil companies and distribute the ceived April 14, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. water and sewage facilities; to the Com- amounts raised to licensed drivers in order 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mittee on Ways and Means. to provide relief from high gas prices; to the tation and Infrastructure. By Mr. TONKO (for himself and Mr. Committee on Ways and Means. 1517. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, PAULSEN): By Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mr. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- H.R. 1803. A bill to amend the Safe, Ac- WELCH, and Mr. JACKSON of Illinois): ting the Department’s final rule — Inflatable countable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation H.R. 1814. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Personal Flotation Devices [USCG-2011-0076] Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to improve enue Code of 1986 to deny certain tax benefits (RIN: 1625-AB60) received April 14, 2011, pur- truck parking facilities; to the Committee to persons responsible for an oil spill if such suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- on Transportation and Infrastructure. person commits certain additional viola- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- By Mr. SENSENBRENNER (for him- tions; to the Committee on Ways and Means. ture. self, Mr. CONYERS, and Mr. JORDAN): By Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (for him- 1518. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- H.R. 1804. A bill to prohibit discrimination self, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. FRANK of Mas- partment of the Treasury, transmitting the in State taxation of multichannel video pro- sachusetts, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. Department’s final rule — General Regula- gramming distribution services; to the Com- CONYERS, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- tions Governing U.S. Securities; Sale and mittee on the Judiciary. sissippi, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. NORTON, Issue of Marketable Book-Entry Treasury By Mr. CONYERS: Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. HIN- Bills, Notes, and Bonds (Department of the H.R. 1805. A bill to extend the sunset of CHEY, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. CLARKE of New Treasury Circular, Public Debt Series No. 1- certain provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act, York, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. 93); Regulations Governing Book-Entry and for other purposes; to the Committee on JACKSON LEE of Texas, Mrs. LOWEY, Treasury Bonds, Notes and Bonds Held in the Judiciary, and in addition to the Com- Mr. WEST, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. Treasury/Reserve Automated Debt Entry mittees on Financial Services, and Intel- ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. BROWN of Flor- System (TRADES) and Legacy Treasury Di- ligence (Permanent Select), for a period to ida, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. rect; Regulations Governing Securities Held be subsequently determined by the Speaker, SERRANO, Mr. BACA, and Mrs. in TreasuryDirect received April 8, 2011, pur- in each case for consideration of such provi- CHRISTENSEN): suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 1815. A bill to posthumously award a mittee on Ways and Means. committee concerned. Congressional Gold Medal to Lena Horne in 1519. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- By Mr. GUINTA: recognition of her achievements and con- nator, Department of Health and Human H.R. 1806. A bill to amend the Endangered tributions to American culture and the civil Services, transmitting the Department’s Species Act of 1973 to provide that Bluefin rights movement; to the Committee on Fi- ‘‘Major’’ final rule — Medicare Program; In- tuna may not be treated as an endangered nancial Services. patient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective species or threatened species; to the Com- By Mr. LEWIS of Georgia (for himself Payment System — Update for Rate Year mittee on Natural Resources. and Mr. BOUSTANY):

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A bill to amend the Elementary Passenger Name Record Agreement between the United States and the European Union; Representatives. and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to pro- By Mr. SENSENBRENNER: vide for the development of State statistical to the Committee on Homeland Security. literacy plans and to authorize the Secretary By Mr. PETERS (for himself, Mr. H.R. 1804. of Education to make grants for statistics- YOUNG of Florida, Ms. LEE of Cali- Congress has the power to enact this legis- related teacher professional development fornia, and Mr. BARTLETT): lation pursuant to the following: and the improvement of statistics education; H. Res. 256. A resolution expressing support The authority to enact this bill is derived to the Committee on Education and the for designation of the week of May 8, 2011, from, but may not be limited to, Article I, Workforce. through May 14, 2011, as Williams Syndrome Section 8, Clause 3 of the United States Con- By Mr. MCKEON: Awareness Week; to the Committee on Over- stitution. H.R. 1818. A bill to designate Mt. Andrea sight and Government Reform. By Mr. CONYERS: Lawrence, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. CARNAHAN (for himself, Ms. H.R. 1805. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. MOORE, Mr. CROW- Committee on Natural Resources. Congress has the power to enact this legis- LEY, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. MURPHY of Con- By Mrs. MILLER of Michigan (for her- lation pursuant to the following: self, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. MATHESON, Mrs. necticut, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 and 3 of the LUMMIS, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. SPEIER, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. United States Constitution. CHAFFETZ, Mr. KLINE, and Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. SHULER, Mr. BERMAN, BENISHEK): Ms. BASS of California, Ms. NORTON, By Mr. GUINTA: H.R. 1819. A bill to amend the Endangered Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. MORAN, Mr. RUSH, H.R. 1806. Species Act of 1973 to provide for State man- Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. GARAMENDI): Congress has the power to enact this legis- agement of population segments of gray H. Res. 258. A resolution honoring and sup- lation pursuant to the following: wolves in the United States, and for other porting women in the Middle East and North Article 1 Section 8 Clause 3 of the United Africa for their bravery and leadership and purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- States Constitution which allows the Con- calling on the United States Government sources. gress to regulate Commerce with foreign Na- By Mr. PALLONE: and the international community to recog- nize their vital role in democracy move- tions, and among the several States, and H.R. 1820. A bill to fight criminal gangs; to ments and promote the rights and empower- with the Indian Tribes. the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addi- ment of women and girls in the region; to By Mr. MARKEY: tion to the Committees on Education and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 1807. the Workforce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the By Mr. DAVIS of Illinois: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Speaker, in each case for consideration of H. Res. 259. A resolution recognizing Chief lation pursuant to the following: such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Master Sergeant Donald G. Robinson, Jr., for Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 and Article 1, tion of the committee concerned. his service in the Air Force; to the Com- Section 8, Clause 18. By Mr. PLATTS (for himself and Mrs. mittee on Armed Services. By Mr. ALTMIRE: MCCARTHY of New York): By Ms. LEE of California: H.R. 1808. H.R. 1821. A bill to strengthen families’ en- H. Res. 260. A resolution supporting the Congress has the power to enact this legis- gagement in the education of their children; goals and ideals of Professional Social Work lation pursuant to the following: Month and World Social Work Day; to the to the Committee on Education and the Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: Workforce. Committee on Education and the Workforce. By Ms. LEE of California: The Congress shall have Power * * * To By Mr. ROHRABACHER (for himself, make all Laws which shall be necessary and Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, H. Res. 261. A resolution expressing com- proper for carrying into Execution the fore- Mr. CALVERT, Mr. FORBES, Mr. JONES, mitment to the objectives of the Program of going Powers, and all other Powers vested by Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. Action of the International Conference on ROSS of Florida, and Mr. WESTMORE- Population and Development; to the Com- the Constitution in the Government of the LAND): mittee on Foreign Affairs. United States, or in any Department or Offi- H.R. 1822. A bill to amend title I of the Pa- By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself and cer thereof. tient Protection and Affordable Care Act to Mr. MCCAUL): And provide for appropriate procedures under H. Res. 262. A resolution supporting efforts Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 such title for verification of citizenship sta- to raise awareness, improve education, and The Congress shall have Power * * * To tus; to the Committee on Energy and Com- encourage research and treatment of the regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, merce, and in addition to the Committee on psychosocial needs of children, adolescents, and among the several States, and with the Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- and young adults diagnosed with a childhood Indian Tribes. quently determined by the Speaker, in each cancer and their families; to the Committee By Mr. ANDREWS: case for consideration of such provisions as on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1809. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee f concerned. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SENSENBRENNER: CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1823. A bill to modernize, shorten, and STATEMENT Commerce Clause simplify the Federal criminal code, and for Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of By Mr. BRADY of Texas: other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- the Rules of the House of Representa- H.R. 1810. diciary. tives, the following statements are sub- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. WOLF: mitted regarding the specific powers lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1824. A bill to amend title 49, United granted to Congress in the Constitu- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress States Code, to make modifications with re- shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, spect to the board of directors of the Metro- tion to enact the accompanying bill or Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the politan Washington Airports Authority, and joint resolution. Debts and provide for the common Defence for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. CRAVAACK: and general Welfare of the United States; but Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 1801. all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- By Mr. CULBERSON (for himself and Congress has the power to enact this legis- form throughout the United States. Mr. CUELLAR): lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado: H.J. Res. 57. A joint resolution proposing This bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, H.R. 1811. an amendment to the Constitution of the Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States allowing the States to call a United States and Article I, Section 8, lation pursuant to the following: limited convention solely for the purposes of Clause 18 of the Constitution of the United The constitutional authority on which this considering whether to propose a specific States. amendment to the Constitution; to the Com- bill rests is the power of Congress to make mittee on the Judiciary. By Mr. PASCRELL: rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces, as enumerated in By Mr. KING of New York (for himself, H.R. 1802. Article I, Section 8, Clause 14, of the United Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mrs. MILLER Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution. of Michigan, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. BILI- lation pursuant to the following: RAKIS, Mr. MARINO, Mr. QUAYLE, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia: DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, and lation pursuant to Article I, Section 8, H.R. 1812. Mr. LONG): Clause 3 of the United States Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H. Res. 255. A resolution expressing the By Mr. TONKO: lation pursuant to the following: sense of the House of Representatives that H.R. 1803. Article 1

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By Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United H.R. 191: Mr. BOSWELL and Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 1813. States Constitution. H.R. 198: Ms. MOORE and Mr. CLARKE of Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Michigan. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1823. H.R. 238: Mr. COHEN. Article 1 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 328: Mr. GARAMENDI. By Mr. ENGEL: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 365: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 1814. The authority to enact this bill is derived H.R. 420: Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. COBLE, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- from, but may not be limited to, Article I, Mr. SOUTHERLAND. lation pursuant to the following: Section 8, Clause 3 and the First, Second, H.R. 422: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. The bill is enacted pursuant to the power Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amend- H.R. 432: Mr. KUCINICH. granted to Congress under the following pro- ments to the United States Constitution. H.R. 440: Ms. SUTTON. visions of the United States Constitution: By Mr. WOLF: H.R. 452: Mr. ROKITA, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. Article I, Section 1; H.R. 1824. PLATTS, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1; Congress has the power to enact this legis- DESJARLAIS, Mr. CARTER, Mr. LANDRY, and Article I, Section 8, Clause 3; and lation pursuant to the following: Mr. MULVANEY. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18. The constitutional authority on which this H.R. 457: Mr. BUCSHON. By Mr. HASTINGS of Florida: bill rests is the power of Congress to regulate H.R. 459: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. H.R. 1815. interstate commerce, as found in Article I, COLE, and Mr. ROKITA. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Section 8, clause 3 of the United States Con- H.R. 466: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: stitution. KUCINICH, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. WELCH, Ms. Clause 1 of Section 8 in Article 1 relating By Mr. CULBERSON: SPEIER, and Mr. REYES. to the general welfare of the United States H.J. Res. 57. H.R. 511: Mr. DEUTCH. and Clause 3 of Section 8 in Article 1 relating Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 530: Ms. MOORE. to the power to regulate interstate com- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 567: Mr. POE of Texas. merce. Article. V H.R. 575: Mr. HERGER. By Mr. LEWIS of Georgia: The Congress, whenever two thirds of both H.R. 589: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 1816. Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose H.R. 607: Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. MICA, Mr. BU- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the CHANAN, and Mr. REICHERT. lation pursuant to the following: Application of the Legislatures of two thirds H.R. 613: Ms. CLARKE of New York. This bill is enacted pursuant to the powers of the several States, shall call a Convention H.R. 631: Mr. RUSH, Mr. MORAN, Ms. CHU, granted to Congress under Article I of the for proposing Amendments, which, in either Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Ms. LINDA T. ´ United States Constitution and its subse- Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Pur- SANCHEZ of California, and Mr. LEWIS of quent amendments, and as further clarified poses, as Part of this Constitution, when Georgia. and interpreted by the Supreme Court of the ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths H.R. 640: Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. BALDWIN, and United States. of the several States, or by Conventions in Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. By Mr. LOEBSACK: three fourths thereof, as the one or the other H.R. 674: Mr. ISSA, Mr. STUTZMAN, Mrs. H.R. 1817. Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the MALONEY, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. BISHOP of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress; Provided that no Amendment Utah, and Ms. HIRONO. lation pursuant to the following: which may be made prior to the Year One H.R. 676: Mr. CLAY, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. Article I, Section 8, Clause I of the Con- thousand eight hundred and eight shall in CLARKE of New York, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, stitution which grants Congress the power to any Manner affect the first and fourth Mr. HONDA, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. ED- provide for the general Welfare of the United Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Ar- WARDS, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. States. ticle; and that no State, without its Consent, CLARKE of Michigan, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. RAN- By Mr. MCKEON: shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the GEL. H.R. 1818. Senate. H.R. 679: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 683: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. lation pursuant to the following: f H.R. 689: Mr. INSLEE. Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2: The Con- H.R. 704: Mr. MCCOTTER. gress shall have Power to dispose of and ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 718: Mr. BARROW, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, make all needful Rules and Regulations re- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. HOLT, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. specting the Territory or other Property be- were added to public bills and resolu- LARSEN of Washington, Mr. FRANK of Massa- longing to the United States; and nothing in tions as follows: chusetts, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mrs. MALONEY, this Constitution shall be so construed as to and Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Prejudice any Claims of the United States, H.R. 5: Mr. LANDRY. H.R. 721: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. or of any particular State. H.R. 23: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 743: Mr. BARROW. By Mrs. MILLER of Michigan: H.R. 27: Mr. SABLAN and Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 749: Mr. PASCRELL. H.R. 1819. H.R. 44: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California H.R. 750: Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Mrs. CAPPS. H.R. 780: Mr. MCGOVERN. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 49: Mr. ROKITA. H.R. 798: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. The Constitutional authority for this legis- H.R. 50: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California H.R. 802: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. lation is found in the Tenth Amendment to and Mr. PIERLUISI. H.R. 812: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. the Constitution. H.R. 85: Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 820: Mrs. BIGGERT. By Mr. PALLONE: H.R. 104: Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Mr. H.R. 822: Mr. ROYCE, Mr. QUAYLE, Mr. H.R. 1820. CARDOZA, and Mr. CAMP. UPTON, Mr. PITTS, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. PRICE of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 139: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mrs. Georgia, and Mr. HURT. lation pursuant to the following: CAPPS, Mr. HIMES, Mr. POLIS, Mr. GRIJALVA, H.R. 831: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. BOS- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 Mr. OLVER, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. WELL, and Mr. PIERLUISI. The Congress shall have Power to lay and GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. WU, Ms. H.R. 835: Mr. CLARKE of Michigan and Ms. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, MCCOLLUM, Mr. MORAN, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. CHU. to pay the Debts and provide for the common KILDEE, Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. H.R. 838: Mrs. BLACKBURN. Defence and general Welfare of the United BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. H.R. 854: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina and States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises DEFAZIO, Mr. FARR, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. Mr. HIGGINS. shall be uniform throughout the United ESHOO, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Ms. CASTOR of H.R. 870: Ms. MOORE and Mr. AL GREEN of States. Florida, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. CONNOLLY of Vir- Texas. By Mr. PLATTS: ginia, Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. CHU, Mr. JACKSON H.R. 876: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. H.R. 1821. of Illinois, Mr. HONDA, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. H.R. 883: Ms. SUTTON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- NADLER, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, H.R. 894: Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. HIN- lation pursuant to the following: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. CLAY, Mr. CHEY, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. Article 1, section 8, clause 1 (relating to SARBANES, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. LUJA´ N, Mr. CLARKE of Michigan, and Mr. the general welfare of the United States) and HINCHEY, and Mr. STARK. HEINRICH. clause 3 (relating to the power to regulate H.R. 140: Mr. HENSARLING. H.R. 905: Mr. GUTHRIE and Mr. CLAY. interstate commerce) and clause 18 (relating H.R. 142: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 938: Mr. BARTON of Texas and Mr. to laws necessary and proper for carrying H.R. 178: Mr. OLSON and Mr. MATHESON. KINGSTON. into execution of the foregoing powers). H.R. 186: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. H.R. 941: Mr. CRITZ, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, By Mr. ROHRABACHER: H.R. 190: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. DEFAZIO, and Mr. ROTHMAN H.R. 1822. TOWNS, Mr. HONDA, Ms. RICHARDSON, Ms. of New Jersey. Congress has the power to enact this legis- BALDWIN, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, and Ms. H.R. 942: Mr. TIBERI and Ms. TSONGAS. lation pursuant to the following: CLARKE of New York. H.R. 959: Mr. BENISHEK.

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H.R. 965: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. HONDA, Ms. H.R. 1421: Mr. LANKFORD and Mr. SULLIVAN. H.R. 1744: Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado, Mr. DELAURO, Mr. TONKO, and Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 1425: Mrs. LOWEY and Mr. HANNA. GUTHRIE, and Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. H.R. 972: Mr. WOMACK, Mr. SHUSTER, and H.R. 1426: Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. H.R. 1748: Mr. RAHALL, Mr. KILDEE, and Mr. Mr. PENCE. ELLISON, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 987: Ms. SUTTON. H.R. 1439: Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. H.R. 1755: Mr. POE of Texas and Mr. SES- H.R. 990: Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 1444: Mrs. BLACKBURN and Mr. SIONS. H.R. 991: Mr. BOREN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BENISHEK. H.R. 1774: Mr. KUCINICH and Ms. EDWARDS. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. COFFMAN of H.R. 1466: Mr. BACA and Ms. BORDALLO. H.R. 1775: Mr. REHBERG and Mr. ROGERS of Colorado, Mr. PETERSON, and Mr. ROSS of Ar- H.R. 1475: Ms. LEE of California. Kentucky. kansas. H.R. 1477: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 1788: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. PAUL, and H.R. 992: Ms. CLARKE of New York. H.R. 1484: Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. SIMPSON. H.R. 999: Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 1498: Mr. HEINRICH. H.R. 1791: Mrs. ADAMS, Mr. ROSS of Florida, H.R. 1500: Mr. MARKEY. H.R. 1000: Mr. MCCOTTER. Ms. CASTOR of Florida, and Mr. MICA. H.R. 1515: Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. MORAN, Ms. H.R. 1002: Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. GARY G. H.J. Res. 1: Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Ms. NORTON, MILLER of California, Mr. RIVERA, Mr. H.J. Res. 2: Mr. RIVERA and Mr. STIVERS. Mr. NADLER, and Mr. CLEAVER. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. H. Con. Res. 25: Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. CALVERT, H.R. 1530: Mr. KING of New York. WEST, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. WOMACK, and Mr. MCCAUL. H.R. 1533: Mr. GRIMM, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. H.R. 1004: Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. H. Con. Res. 39: Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado, H.R. 1016: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia and Ms. MOORE, and Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. BISHOP of Utah, and Mr. RANGEL. WATERS. H.R. 1538: Mr. SENSENBRENNER and Mr. H. Res. 20: Mr. ELLISON, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, H.R. 1017: Mr. CICILLINE. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, and Mrs. CAPPS. H.R. 1031: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H.R. 1547: Ms. RICHARDSON. H. Res. 25: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. H.R. 1041: Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, H.R. 1558: Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, LARSEN of Washington, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. ROSS of Florida, and Mr. CARTER. Mrs. BLACKBURN, and Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, H.R. 1044: Mr. STIVERS, Mr. MANZULLO, and California. Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. HIRONO, and Mr. HINOJOSA. H.R. 1571: Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. TIPTON. H.R. 1048: Ms. CHU. H.R. 1574: Mr. ACKERMAN, Ms. JACKSON LEE H. Res. 111: Mr. OLVER, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. H.R. 1057: Mr. SCHOCK, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. of Texas, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. WU, Mr. BISHOP FATTAH, and Ms. BUERKLE. MILLER of North Carolina, Mr. PETRI, Mr. of New York, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. CUMMINGS, H. Res. 137: Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. COURTNEY, SCOTT of Virginia, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. ANDREWS, Ms. URNER IND SONGAS H.R. 1058: Mr. PETERS, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE FUDGE, and Mr. HOLDEN. Mr. T , Mr. K , Ms. T , and Ms. APTUR JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, H.R. 1579: Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. POLIS, and Mrs. K . ONYERS LVER Mr. CARNEY, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. SIRES, Mr. MCCARTHY of New York. H. Res. 157: Mr. C and Mr. O . OEBSACK ENGEL, Mr. BOREN, Mr. PETERSON, and Mr. H.R. 1585: Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. BISHOP of H. Res. 165: Mr. L . ORAN EE CRITZ. Utah, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. FLORES, Mr. H. Res. 177: Mr. M and Ms. L of Cali- H.R. 1074: Mrs. HARTZLER. CHAFFETZ, and Mr. NEUGEBAUER. fornia. H.R. 1085: Ms. CHU. H.R. 1587: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia and Mr. H. Res. 198: Ms. CHU. H.R. 1089: Mr. HIMES. JOHNSON of Georgia. H. Res. 227: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia and Mr. H.R. 1106: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. CARSON H.R. 1588: Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. ROSS of Flor- UPTON. of Indiana. ida, Mr. BURGESS, Mrs. MYRICK, Mrs. EMER- H. Res. 228: Mr. LONG and Ms. JENKINS. H.R. 1149: Ms. HIRONO and Mr. FILNER. SON, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. WOLF, Mr. ROGERS of H. Res. 234: Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. GONZALEZ, Ms. H.R. 1159: Mr. PAUL, Mr. HALL, and Mr. Kentucky, Mr. OLSON, and Mr. COBLE. SCHWARTZ, and Mr. FARR. ROKITA. H.R. 1591: Mr. GUINTA, Mr. LATTA, Mr. ROO- H. Res. 239: Mr. SCHOCK. H.R. 1161: Mr. SULLIVAN and Mr. STUTZMAN. NEY, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, and Mr. HARPER. H. Res. 241: Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- H.R. 1187: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 1609: Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. REED, Mr. fornia and Mr. KING of New York. H.R. 1206: Mr. TERRY, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. BARTLETT, and Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. H. Res. 244: Mr. WEINER and Mr. ROTHMAN WALDEN, and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. H.R. 1619: Mr. GARAMENDI. of New Jersey. H.R. 1259: Mr. GARDNER, Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. H.R. 1620: Mr. ALTMIRE. H. Res. 254: Mr. LAMBORN. GARY G. MILLER of California, and Mr. FLO- H.R. 1621: Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. ISSA, and RES. Mrs. BLACK. f H.R. 1262: Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 1637: Mr. QUAYLE. H.R. 1639: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN and Mr. H.R. 1278: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- H.R. 1284: Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. CARSON of In- KLINE. diana, Mr. MCGOVERN, and Ms. JACKSON LEE H.R. 1649: Mr. WITTMAN. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- of Texas. H.R. 1681: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS H.R. 1338: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. MARKEY, and Mr. TONKO. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or H.R. 1683: Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mrs. H.R. 1340: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. statements on congressional earmarks, H.R. 1342: Mr. BURGESS and Mr. REHBERG. BLACKBURN, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 1351: Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, WALDEN, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. ROGERS of Michi- benefits were submitted as follows: RYAN of Ohio, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. CRITZ, Mr. gan, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. PAUL, Mr. WESTMORE- The amendment to be offered by Rep- BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. HONDA, Mr. WU, Ms. LAND, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, resentative HASTINGS of Washington or a des- KAPTUR, and Mr. POLIS. and Mr. REED. ignee, to H.R. 1231, the Reversing President H.R. 1386: Mr. TERRY, Mr. SIRES, and Mr. H.R. 1686: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois and Mr. Obama’s offshore Moratorium Act, does not PLATTS. QUIGLEY. contain any congressional earmarks, limited H.R. 1388: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 1689: Mr. LYNCH and Ms. WATERS. tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as de- H.R. 1391: Mr. BERG, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. H.R. 1700: Mrs. ELLMERS and Mr. BURGESS. fined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of rule XXI. COBLE, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. MULVANEY, and Mr. H.R. 1705: Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. TURNER, and KLINE. Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. f H.R. 1397: Mr. KIND and Mr. WELCH. H.R. 1715: Mr. LONG and Mr. PAUL. H.R. 1399: Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 1716: Mr. WEINER. H.R. 1402: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 1723: Mr. GRIMM. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 1406: Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. H.R. 1735: Mr. OLVER, Ms. LEE of Cali- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 1407: Mr. MICHAUD and Mr. HANNA. fornia, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. HONDA, Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1412: Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. CONYERS, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 1418: Mr. MICHAUD. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- H.R. 1419: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. fornia, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. SPEIER, Ms. MOORE, lutions as follows: HOLT, and Mr. POLIS. and Ms. FUDGE. H.R. 1380: Mr. PEARCE.

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Vol. 157 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2011 No. 63 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was appoint the Honorable JEANNE SHAHEEN, a SOLVING CHALLENGES called to order by the Honorable Senator from the State of New Hampshire, to perform the duties of the Chair. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, JEANNE SHAHEEN, a Senator from the DANIEL K. INOUYE, later today the President is expected to State of New Hampshire. President pro tempore. speak in El Paso about our Nation’s PRAYER Mrs. SHAHEEN thereupon assumed immigration policy. Getting immigra- the chair as Acting President pro tem- tion policy right is one of the more dif- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- pore. ficult challenges we face as a nation, fered the following prayer: The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- and Republicans are committed to Let us pray. pore. The majority leader. meeting it. As with most serious chal- Eternal Spirit, Your kingdom is Mr. REID. I note the absence of a lenges, however, the only way we will above all earthly kingdoms. quorum. make progress is by working on a solu- Empower the Members of this body The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tion that is acceptable to both parties. with the wisdom, courage, and strength pore. The clerk will call the roll. For Republicans, that means the Presi- The legislative clerk proceeded to needed for our times. Infuse them with dent will have to present a plan that a passion to act in ways that honor call the roll. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask takes amnesty off the table and focuses Your Name. Preserve their health and instead on making a real commitment strength by Your mercy and power, and unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. to border and internal security. If the may they find Your grace sufficient for President does these two things, he every need. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- pore. Without objection, it is so or- will find strong bipartisan support. If Lord, bless also the citizens of this he doesn’t, he won’t. great land. Give them the wisdom to dered. Another difficult challenge we are pray for our governmental leaders so f solving only by working together is that all people may live quiet and RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY bringing down the Nation’s debt. To peaceful lives in all goodness and holi- LEADER that end, Members of both parties met ness. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- with the Vice President last week at We pray in Your merciful Name. pore. The majority leader is recog- Blair House. The participants had what Amen. nized. all sides agreed was a productive meet- f f ing, and they will meet again this PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SCHEDULE afternoon. Unfortunately, there still seems to be a serious disconnect be- The Honorable JEANNE SHAHEEN led Mr. REID. Madam President, fol- tween the two parties on this issue. the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: lowing leader remarks, the Senate will There are still those on the other side I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the be in a period of morning business until who think we can put off difficult deci- United States of America, and to the Repub- 5 p.m. today. The majority will control sions until after the next Presidential lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the first 30 minutes and the Repub- election or even beyond. Republicans indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. licans will control the next 30 minutes. strongly disagree. In our view, doing f The Senate will recess from 12:30 until nothing about the debt would be far 2:15 today for our weekly caucus meet- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING more dangerous in the long run than ings. failing to raise the debt ceiling. I have PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE We are working to set up the debate said this before, and Speaker BOEHNER and vote on the nomination of Edward The PRESIDING OFFICER. The reiterated the point yesterday in New clerk will please read a communication Chen to be a district judge from the State of California. Senators will be York. The warning bells are simply too to the Senate from the President pro loud to ignore this crisis any longer, tempore (Mr. INOUYE). notified when that vote is going to be scheduled. and the debt limit debate presents us The legislative clerk read the fol- with a prime opportunity for meaning- lowing letter: f ful, positive action. U.S. SENATE, RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY If the last financial crisis taught us PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, LEADER Washington, DC, May 10, 2011. anything, it is that we can’t afford to To the Senate: The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- play with fire when it comes to eco- Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, pore. The minority leader is recog- nomic forces this great. We need to get of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby nized. serious now before the crisis we know

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We know there is we are actually willing to make the system that doesn’t work even for waste in the Federal budget and the tough decisions needed to get our fiscal them. We have to do this. Our agricul- Tax Code, but what I want to direct the house in order. That is the only way tural industry depends on it. attention of my friend, the Speaker, to the markets, the American people, and We also have in our country today 11 is these five big oil companies. the rest of the world—especially those million people who are undocumented. We, as taxpayers, are giving billions who hold so much of our debt—will be- There isn’t anybody with an ounce of and billions of dollars every year to lieve we are on the right track. common sense who thinks we can de- these companies—billions every year. As we prepare for a second round of port 11 million people. We can’t do it Every cent of it is taxpayer money to talks, I would renew the call to get se- fiscally, and we can’t do it physically. oil companies that already are more rious about this looming crisis and do Therefore, we should do something than successful. something serious. I renew my pledge about the 11 million people who are These oil companies made $36 billion this morning to do what it takes to here. How should we do that? Put them in profits during the first quarter of make sure we avert it without raising on a pathway to legalization. It doesn’t this year. I repeat that: $36 billion in taxes or building in automatic tax in- mean amnesty. It means that they profits during the first quarter of this creases in the future which would only would pay penalties and fines, that year. ExxonMobil alone made 70 per- destroy jobs. We can avert this crisis they would go to the back of the line, cent more this year than they did last without doing harm to the economy or not the front of the line. They would year. Exxon holds the record for mak- slowing down any economic recovery. have to learn English. They would have ing more than any corporation in the That means no tax hikes now, and it to stay out of trouble. They would have history of our country in years past. means not rewarding the failure of a to pay taxes. There are certain things These oil companies, I repeat, made $36 future Congress with automatic access they would be required to do. billion in the first quarter. to more taxpayer dollars. Above all, it Finally, we have to do something The industry’s $36 billion in quar- means serious reforms. We need to about the unworkable employer sanc- terly profits means they are making summon the courage to make some tion provision that was put into the about $12 billion a month or $4 billion tough decisions right now. 1986 law. It hasn’t worked. Prior to a week, and yet the U.S. Government is Madam President, I yield the floor. that time, the burden was on the gov- giving these companies billions of dol- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ernment to make sure people who came lars in corporate welfare every year. pore. The majority leader. to work throughout America were That is unnecessary. Why are tax- f legal. We shifted that responsibility to payers on the hook for oil companies employers. They can’t do that. It is a that are doing just fine on their own? IMMIGRATION REFORM catch-22 now. The way the law is set up If we are serious about reducing the Mr. REID. Madam President, briefly, now simply doesn’t work. We have, deficit, what an easy place to start, I first to comment on immigration re- since 1986, computerization which has say to my friend, the Speaker of the form, we have spent a great deal of taken over much of the world, and House of Representatives. It is a no- time on the Senate floor the last two through that we can work toward hav- brainer. Let’s use these savings from Congresses dealing with immigration ing an employer sanction program in these taxpayer giveaways to drive reform. We worked hard in coming up our country that will work. down the deficit, not drive up the prof- with a solution, and we have a solu- My point is that President Obama its of oil companies. tion. We were working with President should be commended for talking about We need to make one thing very Bush toward coming up with a solution immigration reform. It is necessary. clear: Wasteful subsidies have nothing to immigration reform. The problem My friend the Republican leader to do with gas prices. These oil hand- was that even President Bush—even should also understand that we have outs have existed for decades. Prices President Bush—could not get his Re- tried, and for our Republican people to have continued to rise. Oil executives’ publican colleagues to join with us in talk about immigration reform and not paychecks have also continued to rise. doing something about immigration re- vote accordingly is something the peo- In the State of Alaska they are pay- form. ple of America have witnessed now for ing $8 or $9 a gallon for gasoline. In the Our immigration system is broken, many years. State of California, there are places and it needs to be fixed. But it is so im- f where you pay as much as $5 a gallon portant that the President in El Paso for gasoline. Here at an Exxon station today talks about the need for immi- OIL COMPANY SUBSIDIES along the waterfront, I looked out the gration reform because he knows and Mr. REID. Madam President, saving other day, and the gas prices there we all know, as even President Bush money requires a lot of very difficult were within a few cents of being $5 a knew, that immigration reform is nec- choices: Which programs do we cut in gallon. That is in our Nation’s Capital. essary. The problem is that we can’t these tough times? Which priorities are So that money Americans are paying get Republicans here in the Senate to more important than others? As we at the pump is not related to those sub- help us. It is quite simple. have seen in the Senate and across the sidies I have talked about, but those We know we have to do something country over the last few months, a lot profits are proof enough they do not about border security. We have done a of people have a lot of different an- need them. The companies do not need lot in that regard. Have we done swers to these questions. those subsidies. Even big oil CEOs, enough? No. There is more that can be Democrats believe we have to get our such as the head of Shell, and Repub- done, but we have done a lot in that di- spending under control, and we have to licans in Congress—even my friend, the rection, and rightfully so. Just within look at what needs to be cut. But we Speaker—have said on occasion these the last year or so, we provided $650 need to have a fair program, one that subsidies are not necessary. billion for more border security. That looks at what we are going to do long Some of our conservative colleagues was on a bipartisan basis. We passed term with the equities of our spending have a hard time stomaching giving a that. That was important. programs. We have to look at what we hand to those who need it the most. We also have to do something about do with revenues to make sure they are But we should all agree—in the inter- our guest worker program. At any one fair and balanced. So there are a lot of est of fairness, common sense, and sav- given time, we have thousands and choices. ing taxpayer money—that we cannot thousands of guest workers here. Why? My friend, the Speaker of the House, continue with this corporate welfare to Because it is necessary, and it has been gave a speech last night in New York. those big oil companies that need it for a long time. Take the Chesapeake He talked about raising the debt limit the least. That is a good place to start.

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Do you know saying: No, not more of those people. pore. Under the previous order, the where we get the money to pay the Don’t we have enough of them? They Senate will be in a period of morning subsidies to the oil companies? We bor- don’t speak our language. They don’t business for debate only until 5 p.m., row it from China—the largest creditor look like us. They don’t dress like us. with Senators permitted to speak of the United States. We are borrowing They eat funny food. They hang out therein for up to 10 minutes each, with 40 cents for every $1 we spend. So out of with one another. We don’t need more the first hour equally divided and con- the $4 billion we are talking about that of those people. trolled between the two leaders or is going annually to these oil compa- For as long as immigrants have been their designees, with the majority con- nies, 40 percent of it—about $1.6 bil- coming to these shores, there have trolling the first 30 minutes and the lion—is being borrowed every single been people standing on the shores say- Republicans controlling the next 30 year from countries such as China. So ing: Please, pull up the ladder. We minutes. the third way we pay is, ultimately, on don’t need any more of those folks. But The Senator from Illinois. the debt to China and the interest on we do. We need them not only because f that debt. they work hard, we need them because they have a spirit and a determination OIL COMPANY SUBSIDIES Can we afford that? At a time when Americans are sacrificing, can’t we ask which makes us a different nation. Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I the oil companies, with record profits, The DNA each of us shares from rise in support of the comments made to sacrifice their Federal subsidies? those immigrant parents and grand- by the majority leader. I was in Chi- That is all we are trying to do. I know parents gives us a drive and a deter- cago over the weekend, and downstate Senator SCHUMER from New York is mination to make this a better nation. as well in Illinois, and saw these gaso- going to take the floor momentarily When we close the doors to immigra- line prices and understand the hardship and talk about this issue. We will have tion—orderly, legal immigration—we they cause. At a BP filling station in a bill on the Senate floor. For those are closing the doors of opportunity in Chicago near Lawrence and Lake Shore Members on both sides of the aisle who this country. The President will speak to immigra- Drive, I ran into a man who is a plumb- have given impassioned speeches about tion today. He has been a loyal friend er who has a van and goes from job to reducing the deficit, here is their of mine for a long time. He was a co- job. He said it is not unusual now for chance. It is a put-up-or-shut-up mo- sponsor of the DREAM Act, which I in- him to spend over $100 a week on gaso- ment. If we believe in reducing the def- troduced 10 years ago, and I would not line. Of course, that is taking away icit, here is $21 billion of low-hanging be surprised if he brought it up today money he could have brought home for fruit. Let’s pick it. Let’s pick it for the his family. It is a real hardship on him. in El Paso. He did last week in the taxpayers. Let’s take these savings and White House. I know he is committed, He kind of smiled and chuckled and put it right on deficit reduction. I hope said: They do it to us every year, don’t as I am, to make sure children who that is something on which both sides were brought to the United States as they. of the aisle can agree. That is true, Madam President. infants and youngsters, who had no f Whether we are talking about the situ- voice in the decision to come here, who ation in New Hampshire or Illinois, we IMMIGRATION REFORM have lived a good life here, worked can predict the rights of spring in Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, let hard and went to school, said the Pledge of Allegiance every morning in America: the opening of the baseball me say a word very quickly about the the classroom and know no other flag season, Easter egg hunts, Seder dinners President’s speech today in El Paso. for Passover, and skyrocketing gaso- I have said on the Senate floor many but the U.S. flag, children who want to line prices. times, because it is a source of pride to become tomorrow’s adults and tomor- Then there are the excuses. There is me, I am a first generation American. row’s leaders deserve a chance. The DREAM Act will give them that always an excuse: Oh, we had to switch One hundred years ago, my mother was chance. They can choose to enlist in from winter to summer. We didn’t see brought to this country as an infant, 2 our military and become citizens of the that coming. Oh, there is a problem in years of age. My grandmother brought United States, or they can choose to the Middle East. Whatever it is, any her over from Lithuania, and they complete college, at least 2 years of it, excuse will do, and the gasoline prices landed in Baltimore in 1911—100 years and find a path to citizenship. That is go up. ago. How they made it—the four of reasonable, it is compassionate, and it We can do something about it, and them, at that point: my aunt, uncle, is fair. I hope as part of immigration we should. The majority leader is grandmother, and mother—how they reform we include it. right. We accept the challenge of made it from Baltimore to East St. I plead with my colleagues on the Speaker JOHN BOEHNER who said in Louis, IL, I do not have a clue because other side of the aisle: Do not turn New York: Let’s make a serious effort I am sure they did not speak but a your back on America’s heritage. Do to deal with this deficit. Well, we have handful of words in English. not turn your back on fairness and a great downpayment: $21 billion we They made it like other immigrants compassion. Join us in real immigra- can take off the deficit. We can take it made it: because they were determined tion reform. Join us in passing the away from a group that does not need to come to this country. They were DREAM Act. it. We are talking about the oil compa- prepared to leave everything behind in Madam President, I yield the floor. nies that are registering record prof- their lives—their homes, their church- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- its—$36 billion. If we decide to take es, their relatives, their friends, their pore. The Senator from New York. away the subsidies that are now being languages, their cultures—and come to Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, given to these extremely profitable this great Nation and take the risk, first, I commend my colleague and companies, it will save taxpayers $21 the risk of opportunity. Think about friend from Illinois for his outstanding billion over 10 years. that story and multiply it millions of remarks on both subjects, the deficit Let’s get started there. That ought to times, and that is the story of Amer- and on immigration. I am here to talk be the easy part because right now we ica. about the deficit, but I will just touch know what is going on. We are paying The people who hate immigration are on immigration. for these high gasoline prices three turning their back on the heart and es- People are saying, well, why is the times: First, when we fill up our tanks. sence of this great Nation. We are an President going to El Paso when we

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But reform. such high prices of gasoline at the I think there is one point on which because the deficit is such a huge prob- pumps in a totally unrealistic way, in 100 Members of this Chamber would lem and because we might have a dis- a way that is class warfare, in a way agree: our present immigration system pute with our friends on the other side that doesn’t make any sense to anyone, is broken, badly broken. We turn away as to where the money ought to go, ev- when we have a solution to this prob- lots of people who should be here. We erybody can agree it would be worth- lem we have been talking about for a also do not have a rational system for while to take a little bit of the burden long period of time. who should come here, and America is off of the taxpayers, have the oil com- the lesser for it. As the Senator from panies pay their fair share, and stop There are some who are trying to say Illinois pointed out, immigration is these ridiculous tax breaks and sub- we are going to have to do something part of our proud heritage, and immi- sidies to the five big oil companies. about the subsidies that are given to oil companies, about what they have grants help America. So I ask Speaker BOEHNER to show One of the reasons we are doing a lot been doing over the years, and all of a some good faith. Some on his side have sudden they are the ones who are re- better than Europe is we have wel- already said these subsidies don’t be- comed new people into this country, sponsible for the high price of gas at long. They were created at a time when the pumps. and we integrate them and say: As oil was $17 a barrel, when we worried A CRS report was requested by my quickly as you can, become Americans. about production here. Oil was hov- colleague, LISA MURKOWSKI, that grew We all came from somewhere else origi- ering at just over $100 a barrel again out of frustration with the Democrats’ nally. yesterday. You don’t have to worry refrain that ‘‘America has only 3 per- Now, I am still very hopeful that as about their desire to explore. They are cent of the global oil reserves.’’ There- the President sets the table and let’s looking every place they can. They fore, under this view, more drilling and America know how important this is, don’t have to have a subsidy to do it. we can get bipartisan immigration re- production at home is futile. As Presi- Some might argue: What about the form done in this Chamber, on the floor dent Obama has said many times, small and middle-size companies? of the Senate, and even over in the ‘‘with 3 percent of the world’s oil re- Many of us believe they too should not House. It is hard, no question, but I be- serves, the U.S. cannot drill its way to get the tax breaks. But this bill Sen- lieve, first, to get comprehensive re- energy security.’’ ator MENENDEZ will be introducing form we need bipartisan support. That Well, it can, because it is not 3 per- shortly doesn’t even touch them—just is obvious. But, secondly, that people cent. A CRS report came out later and the five big oil companies and just the see enough need to do it that we can showed—and this is something people tax breaks they now get. Why not? It is actually get it done, particularly if the don’t want to believe, but it is out a perfect way to start this debate and President goes around the country, as there and it is a fact—the United show some good will. he is beginning to do today in El Paso States of America has the largest re- and as he has done in the past, and Democrats have agreed to cuts—lots coverable reserves of oil, gas, and coal talks about the need for immigration of cuts. People on the other side of the of any country in the world—more than reform, setting the table so we can ac- aisle can show some agreement on rev- China, Saudi Arabia, or anyone else. tually get something real done. enues. This area of revenues, which al- Our problem is a political one—this ad- most nobody can dispute, should not be f ministration. It goes down Democratic there. So the time to repeal these give- and Republican lines. The Democrats THE DEFICIT aways is now. We would most prefer to put 83 percent of America’s Federal Mr. SCHUMER. Now, let me speak to do it in a bipartisan way. Speaker lands off limits to drilling. Of course, the issue I came here to speak about, BOEHNER, and those on his side of the that is fine for the administration, be- which is the deficit. aisle, can show some good faith that cause they have made some state- Speaker BOEHNER was in my home- they are not dug in and saying that ments, which I will read in a minute, town of New York City last night, and only my way will lead to the kind of to demonstrate clearly that they want he talked about how important it is to scenario that many tremble at, which to increase the price of gas at the get a handle on this deficit. On that is the debt ceiling not being approved. pumps. issue, my colleagues on this side of the We on this side of the aisle don’t be- On the idea that you can do this aisle and I certainly have no problem. lieve that should happen. Many on the through regulation and through trying Neither does President Obama. The other side have said they don’t. The to further tax the oil industry, CRS President has proposed $4 trillion in first good step that could be taken on stated that tax changes outlined in the cuts—a huge amount of cutting, $4 tril- the other side to show little give is to President’s budget proposal—I am lion—to close the deficit both on the eliminate these big tax subsidies to big quoting from CRS, which everyone spending side and the tax side. So any- oil. I urge my colleagues to support it. knows is completely nonpartisan— one who thinks one side wants to cut I urge Speaker BOEHNER to pivot on his ‘‘would make oil and natural gas more the deficit and the other does not has speech from yesterday and support this expensive for U.S. consumers and like- not looked at the facts. But, obviously, proposal. It would create a great deal ly increase foreign dependence.’’ we have to come together. of good will and put us in the direction I was very proud of a couple of Demo- If each side sticks to its own posi- of reducing the deficit that we all so crats—the only two who were out- tion, nothing will happen. There should much want to do. spoken. Senator LANDRIEU, from Lou- be one obvious place where Speaker I yield the floor and suggest the ab- isiana, said: BOEHNER and his colleagues can show sence of a quorum. some goodwill; that is, on these sub- The administration has put forward draco- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- nian taxes on the oil and gas industry. . . . It sidies to big oil. No one can defend pore. The clerk will call the roll. seems very contrary to our stated goal of them—no one. Oil companies are mak- being more energy sufficient in the United ing record profits. Gas prices are at an The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. States. Taxing this domestic industry will all-time or close to an all-time high, instead cut jobs and increase our dependence and we, the taxpayers, are continuing Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, I ask on foreign oil. So I want you to deliver that to subsidize the five big oil companies. unanimous consent that the order for message again to the administration. We You could not write a more ridicu- the quorum call be rescinded. have bipartisan opposition to increasing lous scenario. Senator MENENDEZ, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- taxes on this industry. along with Senators BROWN and pore. Without objection, it is so or- Senator MARK BEGICH from Alaska MCCASKILL, later today will introduce dered. said:

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She these two Democrats coming in—I ap- gallon. Obviously, people know this is preciate the fact they did. We are not gave honest answers. I asked a ques- true. It was not long ago that Presi- tion—I think at that time it was the going to be able to reduce the price of dent Obama gave his energy speech. In oil at the pumps by further taxing the Markey bill. It was one of the cap-and- his energy speech, he said there is all trade bills. I said: In the event we were oil and gas industry. It is ludicrous to this abundance of clean gas we can use. even think that anyone would suggest to pass a cap-and-trade bill in the Then at the end of the speech he said: United States, would that reduce emis- we could increase taxes on the oil in- But we have some problems in getting dustry and gas industry and somehow sions? Her response was, no, it will not, the gas out of the ground. He is talking because that would only affect the we are going to have energy more about natural gas in this case, not available and are going to reduce the United States of America. about oil. I happened to give a response That is not where the problem is. The cost of gas at the pump. on one of the TV stations. He said he There is a way of doing this that I problem is in India, Mexico, and China. wants natural gas. At the same time, think is so simple. There is not a per- Right now, China is cranking out two he says he wants to end hydraulic frac- son in this country—certainly no one coal-fired generating plants every turing. who serves in this body—who, back week. It is going to continue there. In Let me tell my colleagues about hy- during his or her elementary edu- fact, one could argue that it would draulic fracturing. Hydraulic frac- cation, did not learn about supply and turing started in the State of Okla- even be more expensive or more pol- demand. Here we are in the United homa, my State, in 1948. It is a way of luting—if one calls CO2 a pollution—be- States of America sitting on more gas pumping fluids and water primarily cause our jobs would go to places such and oil than any other country in the into these tight formations. These as China where they do have this prob- world, and we are the only country tight formations mostly are down lem. They do not have any emissions that does not exploit its own natural control. resources. We are the only country. If about 1 mile to 2 to 3 miles under the surface. That will allow them to go in We have the problem of refining the we did, we would be completely inde- gas once we get it. I see my good friend pendent from the Middle East. We and get the gas. We have enough nat- ural gas to take care of our needs for is on the floor and is going to be speak- would not have to go outside this con- ing perhaps to the same issue. I only tinent to supply our needs. the next 100 years; we just need to use these systems. If we do away with hy- want to mention one thing. With re- People say: If you do that, you start gard to the cap-and-trade agenda, since developing. Then it is going to take a draulic fracturing, then that means we are not going to be able to get any of they are not able to get it passed, they long time. It is going to be maybe 8 or are trying to do it through the Envi- 10 years. That would be fine. They were the natural gas. We cannot produce 1 cubic foot of natural gas without using ronmental Protection Agency through saying that 8 or 10 years ago, and we regulations. could have done it then. That is not hydraulic fracturing. What did we find out last week? Secretary Chu is going Lion Oil, based in El Dorado, AR, re- quite true because the economists have cently testified before the House En- said that if we announce we are going to be in charge of a study to see how dangerous hydraulic fracturing is. This ergy and Commerce Committee that it to areas where we are not exploiting commenced a $2 million expansion of our resources—I am talking about the is the same guy who said that somehow its El Dorado refinery in 2007, with gulf, the east coast, the west coast, the we have to figure out how to boost the 2,000 construction jobs, but its comple- North Slope in ANWR, Alaska. I am price of gasoline to the levels in Eu- tion has since been stalled. As Lion Oil talking about the public lands where 83 rope. vice president Steve Cousins explained: percent of our public lands are off lim- I will only say this. We actually have its for drilling. If we were to announce three problems. We have the problem The uncertainty and the potentiality of today that we were going to open drill- of, we have this abundance of resources prohibitive costs associated with possible cap-and-trade legislation and EPA’s green- ing and exploration and production in we are not going after, and hydraulic fracturing. Then keep in mind that house gas regulations were a critical factor the United States of America, that leading us to delay the completion of the ex- price would drop tomorrow. It would what we get, we have to refine. That is pansion. drop immediately because people would where the EPA comes in. I have stood at this podium for 9 What I am saying is, if we are—and I know we are going to use our own re- believe we are—going to break down sources. years talking about the problems we have with cap and trade, the fact that this barrier and overcome this men- I hate to say this, but somebody has tality that we should not be developing to say it. We have an administration we can’t have a cap-and-trade system that is going to have the effect of cost- our own resources, then we also have to that is so wrapped up in saying that have a way of refining it. We can do it. one of these days, we are going to have ing the American people—the esti- It is within our reach. We can bring to have all this green energy, and they mates are between $300 billion and $400 down the price of oil and gas and cer- themselves are on record saying they billion a year. That is supposedly for tainly gasoline at the pump by tomor- want to increase the price of oil and greenhouse gases. row. If we were to announce we were gas. We had the Kyoto treaty back in the Let’s look at what happened. nineties, and then they tried seven dif- going to stop being the only country in Alan Krueger with the Department of ferent times on the Senate floor to pass the world that does not exploit its own Treasury said: legislation that would have the same resources, if we go after the oil and gas The administration believes that it is no type of cap and trade we would have that is available in the gulf, the east longer sufficient to address our nation’s en- had if we had become a party to and coast, west coast, our public lands, as ergy needs by finding more fossil fuels. ratified the Kyoto treaty. The problem well as the North Slope of Alaska, we The Obama Treasury Department with that is, even if there are people could be independent from any depend- said: out there—and there are. A very large ency on the Middle East. I believe the To the extent the lower tax rate encour- percentage of the people in America, American people understand that ages overproduction of oil and gas, it is det- some 40 percent, believe that somehow point. It goes right back to our elemen- rimental to long-term energy security. greenhouse gases are causing cata- tary school education. It is supply and Therefore, we want to do away with strophic global warming. Even if that demand. We have the supply in the oil and gas. were true, which it is not, but if it were United States of America. We have to Here is the best one. President true, it does not make any difference open up that supply so we can use it, Obama’s Energy Secretary, Steven what we do in the United States of and obviously that would lower the Chu, said: America. price of gas at the pumps.

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He had a se- to be back on that committee with the back burner. ries of press briefings. He basically him. I share very much the substance Then we had Vice President BIDEN. said: This is my plan and I am ready to of his views about the need to produce He is going to lead a discussion with hear any exceptions you have to it, I more oil and gas. It keeps money in the House and Senate Republicans and am prepared to answer your questions, United States, creates jobs in the Democrats, and he is going to work out and I am prepared to defend what it is United States, and creates tax reve- something. we have done. It was an honest, direct, nues for the United States. Offshore oil Now, just yesterday, we heard that and responsible approach. and gas in our gulf produces billions of the President is going to have another The Ryan budget dealt with the long- dollars for States and the Federal Gov- meeting at the White House and talk term financial threats to America as ernment. Why we would want to to us. I hope it is not like the one to well as the immediate. The numbers he produce oil and gas off Brazil and not which he invited the House Budget proposed get us to the point where we produce it off our shore I do not know. Committee chairman, PAUL RYAN, and can certainly say we are not on the I thank my colleague. criticized him, sitting right there in same debt trajectory that put us in f front of him, for producing what I such great risk. I believe it is probably think is a historic budget that would the most serious effort I have seen, in THE BUDGET put us on a sound path if followed. the 14 years I have been in the Senate, Mr. SESSIONS. Madam President, I Here we are. We have not gotten a to address the significant fiscal chal- wish to make a few remarks about the plan or a commitment as to what this lenges we face. budget circumstances in which we find administration intends to advocate for. We face not only a short-term prob- ourselves. They submitted their budget. It was al- lem, but we face a long-term, systemic Yesterday, we learned that the Presi- leged to have reduced the deficit by $2 problem. We have an aging popu- dent has scheduled two summit meet- trillion, but when the Congressional lation—people drawing more Social Se- ings on the budget this week. The Budget Office, our objective analyst, curity for longer periods and Medicare President will meet with Senate Demo- took the document they submitted and for longer periods. We have other enti- crats on Wednesday and Republicans studied it in detail, they concluded it tlement programs. We have been spend- on Thursday. By calling this summit, would add $2.7 trillion. In other words, ing extraordinarily. So all that has to it would seem the President has effec- it would create more debt over the next be a part of our discussion about how tively canceled this week’s planned un- 10 years by $2.7 trillion than was pro- to put this country on a sound path. veiling of a Democratic Senate budget jected to accrue without the budget. Senator CONRAD, our Democratic chair- in the Senate Budget Committee that That is not what financial experts are man, has done a good job in calling was planned earlier. First it was going telling us, that is not what economists good witnesses. Every expert who has to be Monday, then Tuesday, then and professors are telling us we need to testified before the Budget Committee Wednesday. It looks as if maybe it will do. It is unacceptable. has told us the truth about the grim not be held this week at all. It might That budget was criticized, and we circumstances we find ourselves in. be that Senator CONRAD could do that, hadn’t heard much about it since. Well, They have told us: If you don’t act, we but somehow, with this event occur- the President, for a week or so, tried to could have a debt crisis. They have told ring, he may not. propose that it would have us live us the debt we have already accrued, Regardless of this new discussion pe- within our means and help pay down and which continues to increase, is riod, it is my expectation and belief the debt. According to the Congres- right now pulling down our economy; that the American people should be sional Budget Office, the lowest deficit that our growth is not what it would be given a Senate budget plan so it can be in 10 years would be over $700 billion, had we not incurred this much debt. examined and we can know what is in and the President said this was going It is uncontroversial that this much it and see what it is about. The Amer- to have us living within our means? debt slows down the economy. When I ican public deserves to know where our Apparently, desiring to back off that, asked Treasury Secretary Geithner, he elected leaders stand. the President made a speech and he agreed with the Rogoff-Reinhart study I hate to say that we have gone 700- said he is now going to save $4 trillion. that says when debt reaches 90 percent plus days without a budget for the Well, the budget staff—I am ranking of GDP it pulls down economic growth United States of America during a time Republican on the Budget Committee— 1 percent. Secretary Geithner said: of the greatest debt increase we have looked at what he said in the speech Yes, that is an excellent study, and I ever faced. We will have doubled the and noticed a couple of things. We no- would add one more thing. He said: debt of the United States, I believe, by ticed the President had moved the When we get that much debt, we run next year in 4 years. We will add $13 budget period from 10 years to 12 years, the risk of having a debt crisis that trillion to the debt over the 10 years and that made the numbers look a lot could throw us back into some sort of presented by President Obama’s budget better compared to a 10-year savings recession or financial problem such as that he sent to us in February. plan. If we save a little each year and we have had. That was President There have been all kinds of discus- we go 12 years, it looks better than 10, Obama’s Secretary of the Treasury. We sions and talks and a lot of speeches. when everybody was talking about 10. know we have a serious problem. We The President created a fiscal commis- It is kind of a little gimmick, you see, need to do something about it. sion. They came forward with a serious to make the numbers look better. Then The President submitted a budget proposal that was worthy of real in- they incorrectly took credit for every that has basically been rejected. I can’t sight and study. They spent a lot of dollar that was saved when the Repub- imagine the Senate would bring it for- time on it. It did not go far enough, in licans in the House negotiated with the ward as the Senate Democratic budget. my opinion, to reduce our surging Senate on the CR and reduced spending The House of Representatives, in ac- growth in spending, but it was intellec- about $75 billion a year below what the cordance with the law and the time- tually honest, and it offered us some President had asked for. They took frames of the Budget Act, has produced very real suggestions about how we credit for that. That was about $800 bil- a budget, showed it publicly before could do better. lion of the savings. they voted on it, and has defended it Then we started hearing that after The net result is, it was not any dif- since. We haven’t had one in the Sen- the President’s budget was submitted ferent than the budget plan he had pro- ate. The Senate, by law, should have and it was received very badly—in fact, posed, except it took credit for the produced its budget and started its it was not helpful at all but actually House reduction in spending. markup 6 weeks ago. The law says we

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Why are we doing these things? they have the majority and we can pass f Why hasn’t a real budget been pro- a budget with a simple majority—and ORDER OF PROCEDURE duced? They say Republicans are di- propose a budget that hopefully will vided. They say: Oh, tea party people get bipartisan support. If not, they Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask and Republicans are all divided. The stand and say what they believe in and unanimous consent that at 2:15 today Republican House has passed a budget. how this budget reflects their vision the Senate proceed to executive session Where is the Democratic Senate? Who for America. The House has done that. and begin consideration of Executive is divided? Why can’t they produce a Then we go to conference committee. Calendar No. 61, the nomination of Ed- document? Why do we have to have the After it comes to the floor and is voted ward Chen of California to be U.S. Dis- Vice President and the President hav- on, it goes to the conference com- trict Judge for the Northern District of ing meetings and the President giving mittee and differences are worked out. California under the previous order. speeches? Why don’t we see a real Then it comes back and we have to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- budget that the American people can vote on final passage of an agreed-upon pore. Without objection, it is so or- see in advance and be able to evaluate budget. dered. and Senators standing, as we are paid We have to have a budget. It is time Mr. REID. Madam President, there will be 3 hours of debate on the Chen to do, and casting votes for or against for this country to begin to reverse the nomination beginning at 2:15 p.m. it? That is what we need to be doing. reckless trend we are on because we are today. Senators can expect a rollcall I don’t agree with the fact that the placing our Nation at risk. Mr. Bowles vote on the Chen nomination at ap- President is leading. I wish I could say and Senator Alan Simpson, when they that. Maybe he will surprise us on proximately 5:15 p.m. today. testified before the Budget Committee, I yield the floor. Thursday with something. I hope so. warned us we have to do something sig- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- But I don’t sense any leadership at all, nificant. In the written statement they pore. The Senator from Arkansas. because the budget he produced will both signed, they said we are facing the f not do the job. That is the only one we most predictable economic crisis in our have in the Senate at this point. In- history. When asked when that could FLOODING AND FEMA deed, Mr. Erskine Bowles, the man the occur, Mr. Bowles said 2 years, maybe. Mr. PRYOR. Madam President, I will President chose to head his fiscal com- Alan Simpson said: I think maybe 1. speak in morning business for 10 min- mission, said the President’s budget We are not talking about our grand- utes or less. Let me talk about a couple came nowhere near doing what is nec- children. I am talking about now. things this morning. First, I wish to essary. Actually, what he said was the What I would just say is, I think it is talk about something my State has President’s budget goes nowhere near time for us to go back to regular order. been going through since mid-March where they will have to go to resolve We have tried a lot of different ap- and has continued to the present day. our fiscal nightmare. proaches to confront this crisis we We have been battered by tornadoes I am wondering what is happening. face. It seems to me our leadership in and high winds and now flooding. We The American people get it. They sent the Senate is desperately seeking to see this in a photo that was taken a a message in the elections last Novem- avoid having to do what is responsible; few days ago, late last week, of one of ber. They sent 64 new Members to the that is, to stand and produce a budget. the areas in our State underwater. We House of Representatives, and every If they aren’t prepared to stand before have had many towns that have been single one of them promised to do the American people and tell them how evacuated, many counties have been something about reckless spending in they think the country ought to be run declared disaster areas. In fact, the Washington. and where the money ought to be spent Corps of Engineers showed me a map What about this budget the President and how much ought to be collected, on Friday when I met with them. They has submitted to us? It is the only one then they are not leading, it seems to have a map that is a large overview we have in the Senate. The Senate me. that starts down near Dallas, TX, pret- Democratic leadership hasn’t presented I am very disappointed in the Presi- ty much through all the State of Ar- one. The President’s budget called for a dent’s leadership. He has been roundly kansas, then a little bit of Missouri 10.5-percent increase in education, a criticized because the only proposal he and Tennessee and Illinois and even, I 9.5-percent increase in energy, a 10.5- has sent to us is irresponsible. It in no think, a little bit into Kentucky. percent in the State Department’s way comes close, as Mr. Bowles said, to The folks in those areas in that oval budget, and a 62-percent increase in the doing what is necessary to avoid our have received six times the normal transportation budget. Well, we don’t fiscal nightmare, and that is the path rainfall. When we have six times the have the money. Forty cents of every we are headed toward. It is not a mat- normal rainfall, this is what we get. $1 we spend is borrowed. That cannot ter of dispute. We will not reach 10, 15 This is a photo where we can see the be continued. We are on an years down the road spending like we water is in the house and up on the unsustainable path. The American peo- are because we will have a catastrophe front porch. These folks are under- ple know it. Every expert has told us. before then. water, similar to a lot of people in our We know it. Where are our leaders in Alan Greenspan, the former head of State. the Senate? the Federal Reserve, said he thought I will say this. The Governor of our Senator CONRAD, apparently, made a maybe some sort of compromise would State is doing all any Governor can do. presentation of his budget, and the Re- be reached that would be good for the He is doing a great job. Even though we publicans have asked Senator CONRAD country. The only question, he said, have Interstate 40 underwater right to present it to us 72 hours before the was whether it would be before or after now in one area where the White River committee meets. He said he is not a debt crisis occurs. This was a few goes under Interstate 40, they are try- going to do that. He made a presen- weeks ago that Alan Greenspan was ing very hard to get that open, maybe tation to the Democratic conference saying this. even today if the water will cooperate. and, apparently, it didn’t go well. Sen- It is a challenge for us and a chal- We are seeing a lot of emergency re- ator CONRAD apparently proposed re- lenge for the leadership in this Senate sponse in our State, seeing neighbor ducing spending more than they liked to come before the American people helping neighbor, churches are rolling to hear. The Democratic leader, Sen- and produce their plan and seek sup- out, we have seen folks doing every- ator REID, was sort of critical, actu- port on the floor of the Senate. Let’s thing they can to make this work. ally. He said it was a nice bunch of debate it. Let’s have amendments of- Also, I thank the Corps of Engineers. charts. Obviously, he wasn’t happy. fered. Let’s go to conference, and some- It is easy for us to beat up on the Corps

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Even though this the county or the city has to pass an This woman of the couple from Arkan- is a 100-year flood or even worse, it is ordinance. That is necessary in order sas was very clear about her location working and it is saving billions of dol- for them, the people in the community, as she went through this process. lars in damages and hardship. I thank to get flood insurance. FEMA knew FEMA, whether they admit it—we the Corps and I also thank FEMA. this particular county, Stone County, can produce the documentation— FEMA has been on the ground in Ar- had not passed this ordnance. Nonethe- FEMA was clearly in error in giving kansas for 3 or 4 weeks now, probably, less, they assured this couple, repeat- out this check, in assuring her she was with different teams going around the edly, they were entitled to this money. entitled to it, and assisting her State helping in different ways and So in a very real sense, these people through this process. They were clearly they have been very helpful. and many others in our State are twice in error. I think it is a case of the left I wish to go to my second topic, and the victim. They are the victim of the hand not knowing what the right hand I wish to emphasize what we are seeing storm and the flood, but then they are is doing. happening in the State right now is not a victim of their government because Again, I think this FEMA adminis- impacted by what I am about to talk their own government has injured tration has cleaned up this problem. about. But I think this FEMA adminis- them by the way they have handled all My guess is we will not see this type of tration is still cleaning up some of the this—giving out the money and then problem in the future, especially not mess from the previous FEMA adminis- demanding recoupment for the money 3 out of this FEMA administration. tration. A few years ago, we had an- years after the fact, when they get the The second thing it does is it says other series of floods in our State. Now notice of debt. they have to waive a debt owed to the we are seeing FEMA trying to recoup FEMA, by the way, did not just send United States in cases where the ra- that money against people in our it out to this one couple; they sent it tionale for recoupment was failure to State. Let me give a little background. out to 35 families around the State. participate in the National Flood In- Three years ago, in an area around Three years later, when they get this surance Program. Again, what this will Mountain View, AR, the White River notice of debt, they have no means to do is acknowledge that FEMA made flooded. FEMA came and they actually pay it back. These folks are on Social some mistakes 3 years ago. It is kind of went to a woman’s house—I wish to Security. In fact, they would not have competence 101 that they would know talk about her and her husband. They qualified for the payment had they had which counties and which residents went to this couple’s house. They are substantial resources. So one of the would be entitled to this particular re- on Social Security. They retired. ironies is, what we are doing is we are lief, but somehow, some way, they FEMA assured them they would be eli- telling the poorer people they need to dropped the ball. This would make it gible for assistance. FEMA took pic- pay FEMA back. The poorer folks owe very clear, from 2005 to 2010—again, tures. They verified the damage. They FEMA the most money. That is the this is the limited duration of this bill, gave them the paperwork—even kind of way the program works. this is a relief bill to help a specific coaxed them through some of the pa- I think if we had Director Fugate, group of people—that because of perwork. They assured them repeatedly who again I think is doing a good job FEMA’s mistake and because the folks that they would qualify for some as- running FEMA—if we had him here here could not participate in the flood sistance from FEMA. today, I don’t know exactly what he insurance program, no matter how They did end up getting $27,000 for would say about the situation, but I much they wanted to—and this par- home repairs and that is exactly what think he would say the statute ties his ticular couple did want to participate they spent it for. They played by the hands, and he doesn’t have much flexi- in the FEMA flood insurance program, rules. They filled out all the paper- bility under the statute. Whether he they could not do it—this would basi- work. FEMA was physically on their agrees with the hardship of the situa- cally say we cannot now punish them premises. They got the check, plowed tion or the equity of the situation, he and come back on them for that it right back into the house, exactly doesn’t have a lot of leeway in trying money. like they said they would, and it helped to deal with this. I am offering a solu- The third thing it does, it makes them stay in their house. tion. I am offering it in the Homeland clear that Congress is not giving any Fast forward 3 years. We see FEMA Security Committee this week. I hope waivers in cases of fraud or misrepre- writes them a letter, what I would call Members of the Senate will look at my sentation or false claims or anything of a demand letter, where they are re- legislation. It is only four pages long. that nature. This is purely for mis- questing that they repay all this We are asking Congress to give FEMA takes and errors made by the Federal money, that they have 30 days to repay some flexibility when it comes to the Government when the Federal Govern- the balance of the debt they owe recoupment process and to allow leni- ment is trying to come back in and re- FEMA. This, of course, is a big shock ency for some individuals under certain coup moneys they wrongly paid. to them because they were assured, re- circumstances. I think our couple in Let me run through a couple other peatedly, that they had a legitimate Arkansas fits those circumstances ex- things, and I will be glad to yield the claim. FEMA encouraged them to file actly. Basically, they have played by floor in just a few minutes. These com- this claim, they got the money, and the rules, they have done all they can munities that have not passed this or- they thought everything was great. do and they continue to play by the dinance and, therefore, are not entitled What has happened is, this couple, rules and do all they can do. to participate in the flood insurance similar to many others in our State, I filed a bill that is going to be in the program, they are called sanctioned built their home down on the river. Homeland Security Committee this communities. That is what FEMA calls They knew it could possibly flood one week. I would love to have my col- them. They are called sanctioned com- day. When they built it, they bought leagues look at it and support it, if munities. There was a lawsuit a few flood insurance. After years of paying they see fit. It does three things. No. 1, years ago that basically challenged the flood insurance, it never flooded. it says FEMA may waive a debt owed FEMA’s ability to do certain things. It But after years of paying the flood in- to the United States in cases where is too long and involved to talk about, surance, the flood insurance company funds were distributed purely by FEMA but the court found there are 168,000 said they would not cover flood insur- error, which is the case here, because cases. Mostly these go back to the hur- ance anymore. They actually went to FEMA knew this particular county had ricanes of Katrina, Rita, et cetera—the Lloyd’s of London and paid for that for not passed this ordinance. FEMA knew biggest bulk of them. Of the 168,000 a number of years. Eventually, Lloyd’s no one in this county was entitled to cases that FEMA has to revisit and

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We are talking three-tenths of gives them the ability to stay there. tempted to address all of the energy 1 percent is what we are talking about And now 3 years later, they get a letter policy issues of the day in a single here. This is a very tiny, very narrow basically saying, notice of debt, you piece of legislation. There are obvious exception. I am for recoupment as owe FEMA $27,000. Well, you can imag- advantages to that. But there are well- much as anybody. I think it is very im- ine, this is devastating for a family on documented disadvantages as well. I portant that the government do it Social Security who has very few other wish to avoid those disadvantages this right and do it right the first time. If means. Again, if they qualified for this year in furtherance of completing our there is some sort of fraud or some sort in the first place, you know they are important work. of misrepresentation, then the govern- not high-income folks. And $27,000 at There is no disagreement in the Sen- ment absolutely should go after that this stage of life for them is a lot of ate about the need to have robust and money and try to recoup as much of money. It is a mountain that is too tall responsible domestic production of oil that as possible. to climb. and gas. At the same time, there is What we are talking about here is in What I would love for my colleagues probably considerable disagreement 99.7 percent of the cases they can pur- to do is look at what we are going to about how best to address that issue. sue recoupment. But based on the num- offer in the committee. I hope you can We need to begin work on that. How- bers we have today, it is three-tenths support it. We will be glad to answer ever, ensuring the safety and viability of 1 percent of the time where the mis- any questions if any of my colleagues of our operations on the Outer Conti- take is completely on FEMA’s side of want to talk about it today or in the nental Shelf is a separate matter which the equation, and we would say no, as hallways here in the Senate over the deserves attention on its own. The a matter of fairness and as a matter of next couple of days as we are working question of how we undertake oil and equity, then they cannot seek through this. gas exploration and production on the recoupment in these cases. I certainly want to thank Senator Outer Continental Shelf appropriately, To me this is a matter of equity. This LIEBERMAN for allowing us to put it on in my view, stands apart from the is a situation where this particular the markup. I think folks around here question of where we undertake those couple in Arkansas—and we have other rightly are in a recoupment mode. activities. couples, we have other families too—we They want to recoup money that has I do not believe it would make sense know of a total of four in our State been wrongly paid out. And, again, I to try to trade off safety or environ- who fall into this category. So we only am for that 100 percent. In fact, we had mental protections against the issue of have four out of how ever many thou- a hearing in one of the Homeland Secu- access, for example. I believe the Con- sands have received FEMA payments rity subcommittees the other day gress should set an appropriate level of over the years. But nonetheless, this is about recoupment. We have talked safety and environmental compliance, a matter of equity because if you look about this. This is very important that regardless of where the oil and gas ex- at this couple I am talking about here we stop the bleeding and the govern- ploration and production is occurring. I will also observe that there was in Arkansas near Mountain View, they ment not pay out more money than much greater consensus on the need to basically would never have done this. they should. But in this particular reform the rules governing Outer Con- They would have made other arrange- case, I think the principle of equity tinental Shelf production in the last ments 3 years ago. and fairness is certainly on the side of I do not know if they would have these folks who again, as I said, are Congress than on other issues such as those related to access to particular gone to the bank. I do not know if they twice the victims. They were first vic- areas. So conflating these separate would have gotten a second mortgage. timized by the storm, and second they issues in the one bill is not likely to be I do not know if they would have sold are victimized by their own govern- the best path to success in enacting a the property and moved out. I do not ment. bill into public law. Accordingly, we know. They do not want to think about I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- have introduced two bills. it. Because this FEMA check actually sence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- That is not to say we don’t have a re- allowed them to stay in their house. sponsibility to address both issues. We Now they are coming back in a worse pore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk pro- do. I believe they should be addressed condition than they were before be- on parallel tracks and not in combina- cause FEMA says, you have 30 days to ceeded to call the roll. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask tion. I hope to be able to move forward pay this back. The fact they have not unanimous consent that the order for in the committee with consideration of paid it back yet and that they filed an the quorum call be rescinded. both of these bills later this month. appeal with FEMA to try to work this The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. The first of the bills, the Oil and Gas process to get some relief, which TESTER). Without objection, it is so or- Facilitation Act, is intended to en- FEMA, apparently, very seldom if ever dered. hance sufficient and appropriate do- grants—the fact that they filed this pa- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask mestic production of oil and gas and to perwork means that they have a little unanimous consent to speak as in limit the dependence of the United extension on the principle load. But it morning business for 15 minutes. States on foreign sources of oil. is very clear from the correspondence The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The last 2 years have been a time of from FEMA that now interest is accru- objection, it is so ordered. real success in increasing our domestic ing. So interest is accruing on these f production of both oil and gas and in folks. reducing our reliance on imported oil. Again, I think they are in a worse NATIONAL ENERGY POLICIES We are currently the third largest pro- situation today than they would been Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, yes- ducer of oil in the world. The percent- had FEMA said no 3 years ago as they terday I introduced two bills on a sub- age of the oil we use that is imported should have done. To me this is a mat- ject of great importance—two different has declined from 60 percent in 2008 to ter of equity. I think if we were in a subjects—related to our national en- about 51.5 percent in 2009 and to about court, you might use the word estop- ergy policy. The two bills were the Oil 49 percent in 2010. We want to be sure pel. I think the Federal Government and Gas Facilitation Act of 2011. The we continue this progress while pro- should be estopped in this situation second was the Outer Continental Shelf tecting our other natural resources and from pursuing this money, because Reform Act of 2011. our communities’ health and safety. there was detrimental reliance on the Both of these bills are based on bipar- This bill, the Oil and Gas Facilita- part of the family. tisan, largely consensus work, that was tion Act, addresses production issues in

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To improve the ef- Our commitment to responsible oper- can set us on a new and constructive ficiency of the permitting process for ations in the gulf and protection of our path toward managing the incredible development on Federal lands and wa- citizens and communities should be natural resources we have on the Outer ters, permit coordination offices are re- well understood by all. Continental Shelf. We must commit authorized, and a new coordination of- This bill is intended to respect those ourselves to the goal of excellence in fice is established for the Alaska re- who lost their lives in the Deepwater this important endeavor. The fact that gion of the Outer Continental Shelf. Horizon accident and respect the peo- oil is no longer gushing into the Gulf of Two provisions facilitate the trans- ple of the gulf who have suffered seri- Mexico in no way diminishes the im- portation of Alaska’s abundant oil and ous economic and emotional harm by portance of this work. gas resources. The amount of Federal doing what we can to create a better Both of these bills address issues of guarantee instruments is increased to future for them. It is the particular re- great national importance. We will support the construction of an Alaska sponsibility of the Committee on En- shortly be scheduling the necessary natural gas pipeline and the Trans- ergy and Natural Resources to look at hearings and preparing these bills for Alaska oil pipeline system is exempted the future of the regulatory agency and committee consideration. If at all pos- from certain requirements that unnec- the industry it regulates. As I said last sible, we will do so before the Memorial essarily slow the permitting process. year when we introduced this bill, our Day recess. I look forward to working Coproduction of geothermal energy goal must be, of course, to prevent fu- with my colleagues on the Energy and by existing oil and gas leaseholders is ture disasters, but we can and must do Natural Resources Committee and in encouraged by making leases available more than that. Congress should create the rest of the Senate on a bipartisan for that purpose on a noncompetitive organizational resources and a set of basis as we have in the past to address basis. requirements that will have safety and the vital issues presented by both of Finally, the bill will potentially con- environmental protection and innova- these bills. tribute millions to the Federal Treas- tion at their core. We should require Mr. President, I yield the floor and ury by repealing the current law that that both industry and agency employ- suggest the absence of a quorum. requires the Secretary of the Interior ees have the expertise, the experience, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to give relief from royalty payments to and the commitment to quality that is clerk will call the roll. certain offshore oil and gas production. necessary to handle the complex issues The bill clerk proceeded to call the This bill would allow the Secretary to involved, and we should set principles roll. provide such relief in appropriate cir- in place to create a culture of excel- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask cumstances, but it would not require lence for the regulatory agency and for unanimous consent that the order for such relief. This avoids inappropriate the industry that will be a model for the quorum call be rescinded. giveaways of taxpayer-owned oil and the entire world. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gas resources to industry when it is un- Thus, this bill reforms the structure objection, it is so ordered. necessary for us to maintain robust do- of the offices of the Department of the f mestic production. Interior dealing with offshore oil and RECESS These provisions are drawn almost gas leasing and development to avoid verbatim from S. 1462 which was re- organizational conflicts of interest. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ported by our committee on a bipar- clarifies the breadth of the Depart- the previous order, the Senate stands tisan basis in the last Congress. The ment’s responsibilities in managing in recess until 2:15 p.m. Thereupon, at 12:36 p.m., the Senate one significant change is that certain the resources of the Outer Continental recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- funding for the offshore oil and gas in- Shelf. ventory provided by S. 1462 is redi- It increases the safety requirements bled when called to order by the Pre- rected by the committee in subsequent for exploration and well drilling and siding Officer (Mr. WEBB). legislation to be used for research on production. It mandates use of best f safety issues related to offshore oil and available technology, an evidentiary EXECUTIVE SESSION gas drilling. To avoid spending the safety case, and a risk management same money twice, we have eliminated system that identifies and addresses that funding here so it could be in- hazards in advance and manages for NOMINATION OF EDWARD MILTON cluded in offshore safety legislation. At change. It provides for third-party re- CHEN TO BE U.S. DISTRICT the same time, the bill retains the au- view by qualified parties outside the JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DIS- thorization of significant appropria- agency of key equipment and well de- TRICT OF CALIFORNIA tions to be used for this oil and gas in- sign. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ventory. It addresses the essential need for the the previous order, the Senate will pro- The Outer Continental Shelf Reform Department of the Interior to have in- ceed to executive session to consider Act is the other bill I am introducing. house research capacity on both the the following nomination, which the It is a verbatim reproduction of S. 3516 safety and the marine environment clerk will report. which was reported unanimously by issues necessary for the exercise of its The legislative clerk read the nomi- our Energy Committee in the last Con- regulatory authority. Research depart- nation of Edward Milton Chen, of Cali- gress. Because of the widespread sup- ments in these areas will no longer be fornia, to be United States District port for this bill, I have reintroduced it optional, but are required, and funding Judge for the Northern District of Cali- exactly as reported, since I believe it is is redirected from other areas of re- fornia. a good place to begin our work this search to ensure this will happen. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under year. It will need a bit of updating as In order to ensure that the rules are the previous order, there will be 3 we move forward. A few of the provi- enforced, the bill requires the collec- hours of debate equally divided in the sions have largely been overtaken by tion of fees from industry to fully fund usual form. events and we have learned from the the necessary teams of inspectors. It The Senator from Iowa is recognized. President’s Oil Spill Commission and provides for independent investigations Mr. GRASSLEY. We are on the nomi- others about some refinements we of accidents and the sharing of data so nation; is that right? should make in this legislation. that all can learn from mistakes. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I have been having discussions with also provides the Department of the In- ator is correct. Senator MURKOWSKI and others who terior with adequate time to carry out Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise supported last year’s bill and I will necessary reviews and it makes the today to speak in opposition to Mag- continue those discussions as we move input of other Federal agencies occur istrate Judge Chen, the President’s

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He appears to be a mem- told the chairman that I would work tional district judges as we have been ber of the camp who believes that being with him to process consensus nomi- doing. But rather than continuing to completely impartial is just an old- nees at a fair and reasonable pace. move forward with the consensus nomi- fashioned view of judging. Thus far this Congress, I have worked nees, the other side has chosen to turn In 2003, as a sitting Federal mag- very hard and in good faith to do just to the President’s most controversial istrate judge, he wrote an article that what I promised. We have confirmed nominees. summed up his view, and I want to consensus nominees with a particular I must say this makes it extremely quote it. It is fairly long. focus on nominees in so-called judicial difficult to continue to work in a good- Judges have to make determinations that emergencies. I made that commitment faith effort to move forward on non- draw not so much upon legal acumen, but on to the chairman, and I have kept it. controversial nominees. From our per- an understanding of people and of human ex- The Senate has been in session for spective, it appears that the more we periences. Such experiences inform assump- only 46 days this Congress. In that try to work with the majority, the tions that affect legal decisions. . . . Simply short period, we have confirmed 20 more we are accused of not moving fast put, a judge’s life experiences affect the will- judges. We confirmed three judges last enough. The test, I guess, is in the pud- ingness to credit testimony or understand week. In fact, thus far we have taken the human impact of legal rules upon which ding and the general counsel for the the judge must decide. These determinations positive action on 43 of 71 nominees White House telling the American Bar require a judge to draw upon something that who have been submitted to this Con- Association lawyers to get on the Sen- is not found in case reports that line the gress by the President—20 have been ate to get more nominees confirmed. walls of our chambers. Rather, judges draw confirmed, 13 have been reported out of The more we try to move consensus upon the breadth and the depth of their own committee, and 10 have had hearings in nominees, the more the other side in- life experience, upon the knowledge and un- the committee. All totaled, we have sists on moving the President’s most derstanding of people, and of human nature. taken positive action, then, on 61 per- objectionable nominees. I am sure John Marshall would turn cent of the judicial nominees sub- Judge Chen is not a consensus nomi- over in his grave if he heard that about mitted by the President during this nee. His nomination was considered modern 20th-century and 21st-century Congress. during the last Congress and was voted judges. Despite my good-faith efforts, my out of committee on a party-line vote. The problem with this approach is colleagues from the other side continue The nomination was returned to the that it is the exact opposite of what to accuse us of not moving quickly President on more than one occasion. judges are supposed to be. Judges are enough. And, I might add, the White Despite our repeated and consistent op- supposed to determine the facts and House Counsel continues to state pub- position, the nomination was resub- apply the law. That is what their oath licly that we are not moving fast mitted this year. Again it was reported demands, and that is what judges must enough. Recently, the President’s top out on a 10-to-8 party-line vote. Yet, do for our judicial system to remain lawyers spoke to a group of ABA mem- despite the unanimous Republican op- independent and impartial. bers and asked them to ‘‘bring home position to the nominee, we have In addition to allowing empathy to the impact or the effects of gridlock.’’ agreed to a short time agreement rath- affect his decisionmaking, Judge Chen The President’s lawyer neglected to er than engage in extended debate on appears willing to inject his personal tell the American Bar Association that this nomination. views into judging. Both his writing the problem begins at the White House. With that, I have some remarks re- and public comments while as a mag- In other words, the Senate cannot act garding Judge Chen’s nomination. At istrate judge suggest that Judge Chen on nominees for judicial appointments the outset, let me emphasize the basis believes judges should interpret the if the President has not processed them of my opposition. It is based on Mr. law according to their personal under- and sent them to the Senate. The Chen’s judicial philosophy, on his own standings and preferences. This is a President has failed to send to the Sen- statements, and on his record. It is ab- classic definition of judicial activism. ate a nomination for 50 percent of the solutely critical that our judges re- For example, in discussing his work current judicial nominees. Yet we have main impartial. That is the independ- as a magistrate judge, he stated in a his White House Counsel telling the ence of the judiciary. That is why it is speech in 2007 before the American American Bar Association: Get on top independent. Their job is to interpret Constitution Society that he finds of the Senate and tell them to get their law, not to make law. Our system de- ‘‘most rewarding . . . contributing to job done, when we have processed 61 pends upon this independence and im- the development of the law via pub- percent of the ones who are up here and partiality. For that reason, when lished opinion, especially if it comports done it in the 46 days we have been in judges put on a robe for the first time, with my view of justice.’’ Again, the session. Somehow they expect us to they take a solemn oath that they will problem here is that a judge’s view of process nominees who have not been remain impartial. They swear that justice is very irrelevant. Judges are submitted to the Congress. That is not they will administer justice ‘‘without not policymakers. That is what we are possible. This statistic certainly does respect to persons and do equal right to in the Congress of the United States. not indicate a sense of urgency on the the poor and to the rich.’’ That is why Judges are called on to decide the facts part of the White House—in other we want to make sure judges we con- and to apply the law. Their own view of words, the fact that the Senate has not firm will set aside their personal opin- justice is simply not relevant. even received 50 percent of the nomi- ions. We do not want their personal Given that Judge Chen believes a nees for those vacancies. views to influence how they do their judge’s personal views and experiences Notwithstanding my efforts to work job. They are supposed to decide cases impact their decisions, it becomes im- together, the majority insists on tak- based on facts and on law and nothing portant for us to understand his views ing detours and throwing up road- else. and how they were shaped. Prior to be- blocks to this cooperative effort. For Unfortunately, there are some who coming a magistrate judge, Judge Chen example, last week, after moving for- believe that this notion of impartiality worked as a staff attorney at the ACLU ward with two district court judges, is somehow just plain old-fashioned for over 15 years. He was a advocate for the majority leader filed cloture on one and outdated. They believe judges the ACLU. He took very liberal posi- of President Obama’s most controver- should not be limited to the facts and tions on a variety of issues. I would sial nominees, Mr. Jack McConnell. the law. Instead, they believe judges like to name just a few. He opposed pri- This week, the majority leader has should look at the litigants them- vate drug testing, he opposed antigang turned to two more of the President’s selves. The President seems to take injunctions, he defended affirmative controversial nominees. Last night, we this view. This is the heart of the so- action, he harshly criticized English-

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April, relying on 500 people working 24 other nominees with strongly held per- COL Vernie Reichling, commander of hours a day around the clock. The Fed- sonal views. But when a nominee says the Memphis District Corps of Engi- eral Government, through FEMA, the that personal views and experiences neers, was there on Friday. He has had Federal Emergency Management Agen- should and will influence how they ap- a tough couple of weeks. He was the cy, is also helping State and local offi- proach cases, it becomes difficult to one who had to blow up a levee in Mis- cials evacuate those in harm’s way in overlook their work on behalf of an or- souri which hurt families in that area advance of the floodwaters. ganization such as the ACLU. but saved towns, whole towns that are Governor Haslam of Tennessee re- Judge Chen’s advocacy on behalf of down river along the Mississippi River quested, and our entire delegation has the ACLU is not disqualifying in and of from irreparable damage, in northwest supported, our State’s request for itself. But it is hard to imagine why Tennessee and also in Missouri. He was emergency evacuation assistance to Judge Chen would devote so much of there providing us with the latest in- help move residents in Dyer, Lake, his professional career to the ACLU formation. Overall the Corps’ work has Shelby, and Stewart Counties to higher causes if he did not believe in them been exemplary. So far none of the lev- ground. deeply. More importantly, given that ees around Memphis has been breached, The President responded quickly, and in Judge Chen’s view, personal views and it appears none will be breached, we thank him for that. Over the week- and personal experiences should influ- despite the high water. end, the congressional delegation also ence how a judge decides cases, we have The National Weather Service, both supported Governor Haslam’s request no choice but to examine Judge Chen’s State and local officials have been an for Federal assistance to help victims personal views and experiences, includ- important part of the efforts. The Uni- in 15 counties recover from the flood ing his work at that organization. versity of Memphis has contributed and severe storms that began impact- For these reasons and others, I op- daily maps that will predict where the ing our State on April 19. pose this nomination. If Judge Chen is water will go, which have proved to be Actually this is a different sort of re- confirmed today, I sincerely hope he fairly accurate, which is enormously quest. The first was evacuations; this will prove me wrong. I sincerely hope helpful to volunteers and others as is to help those recover. The record he will set aside his personal views and they find a way to help people evacuate rainfall and flooding has only added to make decisions based solely on the when they need to be evacuated, or be- the devastation caused by the storms. facts and on the law. But based on the fore they need to be evacuated. Last night I learned the President has record before this Senator, I fear he I visited with volunteers who were approved Tennessee’s request to make will not be able to do so. Therefore, I filling sandbags near the Pyramid. individual and public assistance avail- will vote no on his confirmation. These included off-duty military per- able to families in the hardest hit I yield the floor. sonnel from the Navy base nearby. areas. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- These included people from land that is I would say to the Tennesseans who ator from Tennessee. going to stay dry in other parts of are affected by this, now that the TENNESSEE FLOODING Shelby County. They knew someone President has approved opportunities Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, on needed to help. I traveled to Mud Is- for individual assistance, I hope they Friday, I visited Memphis to see the land where the flood waters were con- will take advantage of this. There is a flooding along the Mississippi River tinuing to rise. Officials predict as telephone number to call. It is 1–800– myself, to meet with volunteers who many as 3,000 properties and 6 schools 621–FEMA. That is 1–800–621–3362. Un- were helping, and to see the tremen- may be affected by the flooding. One of fortunately, we have had some experi- dously well coordinated efforts of the most impressive stories is that of ence with this telephone number in emergency workers who are meeting Hope Presbyterian Church and its pas- Tennessee in the last year. The floods and working every day, long into the tor, Dr. Craig Strickland. The church that came exactly a year ago, which evenings, and have been doing so for has organized up to 13 shelters, each of hit counties from Nashville to Mem- the last few weeks and will continue to which could hold 150 to 200 individuals. phis, produced enormous devastation, do so for the next several weeks. Two of them were filled when I was $2 billion alone in Davidson County. I want to make sure that as the Fed- there on Friday. More of them are fill- What we found with FEMA, once the eral Government’s role for helping ar- ing up. All of this is being done with- President had granted the assistance, rives, we are doing everything we out any cost to the government, with- that Tennesseans who called that tele- should be doing. It is quite a sight in out any cost to the individuals who are phone number got a quick response, Memphis. The Mississippi River today being sheltered there. It is all being usually had an inspector there within a is 14 feet above flood stage. It is at a provided by the churches and syna- few days, and in most cases where level that nearly equals the level in gogues of Memphis. Reverend Strick- there was damage, received a check of 1937. The river is normally a half mile land and Hope Presbyterian Church de- up to $30,000 within a few days. We hope wide. Today it is 3 miles wide. A great serve enormous credit for the role they that happens again, although we under- many people in Tennessee and Arkan- are playing, along with others, in Shel- stand there is terrible devastation in sas have been evacuated because their by County. hundreds of counties right now around homes are flooded with water. The Federal Government, through the country, especially in Alabama and As we saw a year ago in the Ten- the efforts of the Corps, is leading the the eastern part of Tennessee. But I nessee floods, which stretched from fight. This is the largest flood in the want to make sure that residents and Nashville to Memphis, and as I saw last history of the Mississippi River and neighbors in Tennessee know that the Monday in Hamilton County near Tributaries project. The Mississippi is FEMA number, 1–800–621–FEMA, is Chattanooga, Tennesseans know how the third largest watershed. The prob- available now to be called. to respond to this kind of tragedy. lem is it received 600 percent more The first thing they will do is ask for They are doing it again by helping one rainfall than it normally does in a span your ZIP code. After that, they will another and helping to clean up rather of 2 weeks. The Corps says it came in have a chance to provide help. The than complaining and looting. It is an all the wrong places. Over 4 million most important thing that Ten- impressive sight. Bob Nations, who is people are protected by the comprehen- nesseans can do in preparation for that the director of the Shelby County sive Mississippi River and Tributaries is to document the loss. Emergency Management Agency, pre- Project. It is being tested in ways that This flood will impact our State for sides over daily meetings of maybe 50 it never has before. But the system so weeks. The river only crested last or 60 people from a variety of volunteer far is performing as designed. The night, the second highest flood stage

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Congressman; Marsha Blackburn, Con- I think the way we do our judge rec- I am proud of the Tennesseans who gresswoman; Jim Cooper, Congress- ommendations in California is exem- are responding, from the Corps of Engi- man; Chuck Fleischmann, Congress- plary. What we do is, we each have a neers’ personnel, to the Hope Pres- man; Phil Roe, Congressman; Stephen committee that advises us, and they byterian Church shelters, to the profes- L. Fincher, Congressman; Diane Black, come up with the names of a few people sionals with Mr. Nations. It is an admi- Congresswoman; Scott DesJarlais, Con- who they think are the top choices. rable sight. gressman; John J. Duncan, Jr., Con- Then, each of us makes that rec- gressman. Senator CORKER and I and our entire ommendation to the President. Judge delegation are working together to CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Chen was her nominee. make sure that we do all we can to ex- Washington, DC, May 3, 2011. Judge Chen has had a distinguished pedite Federal help in response to this The PRESIDENT, career. He enjoys broad support and re- historic disaster that has occurred in The White House, spect in California’s legal community. the western part of our State. Washington, DC. When I heard the remarks of my col- I ask unanimous consent that two DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: On behalf of the league from Iowa, Senator GRASSLEY, letters I am passing to the desk be State of Tennessee, we urge you to approve it broke my heart because it doesn’t printed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Governor Bill Haslam’s request for emer- sound to me as though he knows Judge immediately following my remarks. gency funding to help state and local au- Chen. He seems to be criticizing some- thorities in Dyer, Lake, Shelby and Stewart They are the two letters our delegation counties to begin evacuation preparedness one else—someone who sets aside the has sent to the President making a re- activities in advance of the flooding along law. That is not Judge Chen. Judge quest for a declaration for disaster as- the Mississippi, Tennessee, and Cumberland Chen will make an outstanding addi- sistance. Rivers. tion to the Federal bench. There being no objection, the mate- The flooding along the Mississippi River Since 2001, Judge Chen has served as rial was ordered to be printed in the and its tributaries is historic. Heavy rainfall a magistrate judge in the Northern RECORD, as follows: across the region has also caused major District of California, where he has flooding along the Tennessee and Cum- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, issued over 350 published legal opin- berland Rivers, In Tiptonville, which has Washington, DC, May 7, 2011. been under a voluntary evacuation order ions. Before coming to the bench, The PRESIDENT, since last week, the Mississippi River is fore- Judge Chen was a respected civil rights The White House, cast to reach the highest flood stage ever re- lawyer and part of the trial team that Washington, DC. corded. In the City of Memphis, the fore- successfully overturned the wartime DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: On behalf of the casted crest has been increased to 48 feet, State of Tennessee, we urge you to approve conviction of Fred Korematsu. He and residents are being told to prepare for Governor Bill Haslam’s request to declare a made history when he became the first the worst. Those living along the Cum- major disaster due to severe storms, Asian-American magistrate judge to berland River in Stewart County, many of straight-line winds, tornadoes, flash flooding serve in the Northern District. Today, whom are still recovering from last year’s and river flooding that began on April 19, floods, are also beginning to evacuate. Judge Chen takes another history- 2011. making step if he is confirmed—and I Residents all across our State are faced Governor Bill Haslam and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency are work- surely hope he will be—because when with devastation from multiple disasters, he is confirmed, he will be only the sec- and Governor Haslam has determined that ing in cooperation with local officials to this incident has caused so much damage meet the needs of our citizens, but they need ond Asian American in the 150-year that federal assistance is necessary. Flood- federal help. The requested funds are critical history of the Northern District to be ing along the Mississippi River has com- to support our state’s evacuation efforts, confirmed as a judge. pounded the impact of the storms that swept which may be extensive, and we cannot af- In our great Nation, we are a melting across the Southeast, and will continue to ford to delay. pot. I don’t believe we can have the impact our State for weeks. Thousands of In light of the need to begin evacuations quickly, we urge you to consider our State’s kind of justice our Founders envisioned our constituents are now dealing with the unless we have juries of our peers and challenge of rebuilding their homes, while request as soon as possible, and we will pro- vide you with any additional information we have judges who also represent the many in West Tennessee are still under the broad quilt that is America. I think threat of catastrophic flooding. about our State’s needs should you have any The Governor’s request specifically seeks questions. this is something to talk about, not to Public Assistance for all categories, under Sincerely, ignore. the provisions of Section 401 of the Robert T. Lamar Alexander, U.S. Senator; Bob While I am proud we are finally going Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- Corker, U.S. Senator; Steve Cohen, to vote on the confirmation of Judge sistance Act, for Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Congressman; Marsha Blackburn, Con- Chen, I have to again express frustra- gresswoman; Jim Cooper, Congress- Dyer, Gibson, Henderson, Henry, Houston, tion that it took so long to reach this Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, Montgomery, man; Chuck Fleischmann, Congress- man; Phil Roe, Congressman; Stephen point. Judge Chen was nominated over Obion, Shelby and Stewart Counties, as well 21 months ago. I ask everyone to think as state-wide assistance through the Hazard L. Fincher, Congressman; Diane Black, Mitigation Grant program. This assistance is Congresswoman; Scott DesJarlais, Con- about this—the family, everybody critical to help local governments begin de- gressman; John J. Duncan, Jr., waiting for this moment, years and bris removal and start putting their commu- Congressman. years on the bench with an outstanding nities back together. Mr. ALEXANDER. I suggest the ab- record. I remember attending Judge In addition, the State is seeking Individual sence of a quorum. Chen’s confirmation hearing in Sep- Assistance for Dyer, Lake, Obion, Shelby and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tember 2009. He was nominated for a ju- Stewart Counties, making residents of these clerk will call the roll. dicial emergency seat, one that has counties eligible for the Individuals and Households Program, Disaster Unemploy- The legislative clerk proceeded to been vacant since April 2008. That is a ment Assistance, Crisis Counseling, the Sup- call the roll. judicial emergency. We don’t have plemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask enough judges. So one would think we Disaster Legal Services and Small Business unanimous consent that the order for would move quickly on this. Following Administration disaster loans. Without this the quorum call be rescinded. his hearing, his nomination was held federal assistance, many families will simply The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without up by an unprecedented campaign of not be able to recover. objection, it is so ordered. obstruction, unfortunately, by my Officials with the Federal Emergency Man- Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, it is my friends in the Republican Party. They agement Agency have been working with State and local officials since the beginning honor to be here to support the nomi- refused to allow an up-or-down vote, of this incident, and we are grateful for their nation of Judge Edward Chen to the and they forced the White House to re- efforts to respond to Tennessee’s needs. We Northern District of California. I con- nominate Judge Chen, not once, not ask that you consider our State’s request as gratulate Judge Chen and I congratu- twice, not three times but four times—

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They gave him the ‘‘well quali- going to get this nominee confirmed. In lic, and then finally the rise of Napo- fied’’ rating. So I have to ask my col- advance of that—and I hope I am right leon. leagues why they would object to in doing this—I wish to congratulate We remember the October Revolu- someone who did a good job defending Judge Chen and his family. tion—first the fall of the czar, then the the Constitution. By the way, I don’t I urge my colleagues to cast their hopefulness of the interim Kerensky agree with the ACLU all the time, be- votes to confirm this highly qualified government, and finally the rise of the lieve me. I am surprised at this objec- and respected nominee to the Northern Soviet Union. Most recently we re- tion. For example, the ACLU and the District and make history in doing so member Iran—first the fall of the shah, tea party in my State right now—in and be proud in doing so and know that then the hopefulness of the interim northern California—are working to- when we put qualified people on the Bakhtiar government, and finally the gether to oppose free speech restric- court who bring a different background rise of Khomeini. tions in front of the Redding Library. to the court, we are doing something Today we are watching this sequence In fact, the ACLU and the tea party very positive for America. That is what play out in Egypt. First Mubarak fell, filed parallel lawsuits to strike down America is. I am a first-generation then came the jubilation of Tahrir the restrictions. American on my mother’s side, and I Square and the hopefulness of an in- So my friends on the other side who can tell my colleagues what I learned terim military government, and now give the tea party a tremendous from her: that we should kiss the we are left to wonder what act 3 will amount of support, I am a little sur- ground in this country. As I grew up, I bring. Will Egypt remain a strong U.S. ally prised they would go after the ACLU, realized that one of the great things in the region; will it uphold the Camp which is partnering with the tea party about our country is we are such an ex- David peace treaty with Israel; will it in defending the Constitution. It is periment in democracy. People from commit to the rule of law and human hard for me to believe that because Ed every background, every religion, dif- rights at home; or will Egypt fall into Chen was once a staff attorney for the ferences, but we believe in one thing; the hands of the radical Muslim Broth- ACLU, he would come under this kind that is, protection of our rights and the erhood; will it drift toward Iran and of fire. belief in freedoms we get from this Na- embrace the enemies of Israel? They never objected to anything tion and we vow to protect those free- Unfortunately, recent developments from his 9 years as a magistrate judge, doms. Part of protecting those free- doms is putting people on the bench indicate Egypt is moving in the wrong not one complaint about any of the direction. The Muslim Brotherhood is opinions he has written. Judge Chen’s who understand that. As Benjamin Franklin once said: You have a Repub- gaining additional influence and may record as a fair and impartial judge soon gain significant legislative power. since 2001 demonstrates clearly that he lic if you can keep it. The way to keep it is not to bar people from getting According to a poll released on April understands the difference between 25 by the Pew Research Center, 78 per- being an advocate and being a judge. these up-or-down votes. Put good peo- ple on this bench. You can vote no. You cent of Egyptians hold a favorable view So I don’t think we should say any- of the Muslim Brotherhood—and that one who was ever the staff attorney for can vote yes. Yes, there are times when we say we want a supermajority, but is better than the youth-led ‘‘April 6 this organization or that organization Movement’’ that removed Mubarak is barred from getting promoted. That for Ed Chen, I can tell my colleagues right now, this isn’t one of those times. from power. In September’s planned is a sad thing. I don’t think people elections, the Muslim Brotherhood should be voted down or voted against I look forward to his positive vote. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- plans to contest anywhere between 30 because they stand for equal rights and to 50 percent of all parliamentary civil rights. If anything, we ought to sent that the time that is unused dur- ing the quorum calls be charged to seats. say: That is great, because we all want Meanwhile, Egypt’s foreign policy is our civil rights protected. We all want both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without shifting away from the United States our rights that are guaranteed to us in objection, it is so ordered. and our allies and toward the Islamic the Constitution protected. Mrs. BOXER. I suggest the absence of Republic of Iran and its terrorist prox- Judge Roberts, the Chief Justice, has a quorum. ies. On April 18, Iran announced the ap- called on Senators to stop playing poli- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. pointment of the country’s first ambas- tics with judicial nominees. I have to FRANKEN). The clerk will call the roll. sador to Egypt in 30 years. On April 27, say, to me, this sounds like politics. The legislative clerk proceeded to Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil You don’t like an organization, so then call the roll. Elaraby said he will meet with the Ira- you say someone who has been a judge Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, I ask unan- nian Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar for 9 years—you have no complaints imous consent that the order for the Salehi, in Indonesia on the sidelines of about him—go back 10 years and now quorum call be rescinded. the Non-Aligned Movement Summit. say because you don’t like that organi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The two officials will discuss next steps zation, they can’t be promoted. objection, it is so ordered. for the Iranian-Egyptian relationship. Chief Justice Roberts has warned Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, I ask unan- On May 3, Iran’s Foreign Minister an- that delays in filling vacancies has cre- imous consent to speak for 10 minutes nounced he would send his deputy to ated acute difficulties in some judicial as in morning business. visit Egypt in the coming days. districts. That is a quote. Let me read The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Egyptian authorities helped nego- it. The delays in filling vacancies ‘‘has objection, it is so ordered. tiate the recent reconciliation agree- created acute difficulties in some judi- EGYPT’S POLITICAL FUTURE ment between the terrorist movement cial districts.’’ Certainly, we know in Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, more than 2 Hamas and Fatah—a major setback to this district we have been in an emer- months ago, a popular uprising in Israeli-Palestinian peace. When asked gency situation. Egypt swept President Hosni Mubarak to comment on Hamas being a terrorist It is time to get Judge Chen seated so from power after 30 years in office. The organization, Egypt’s Foreign Minister he can continue serving the people of Egyptian military is now charged with said: northern California as a district court reforming that country’s political sys- [We must] allow someone who is fighting judge. I commend Judge Chen for his tem in preparation for parliamentary for a cause to see the light of day at the end strength and his perseverance over the and Presidential elections. of the tunnel and enter into peace. past 21 months. This has not been an History teaches us this sort of transi- On March 28, Hamas submitted a re- easy process. I commend his family for tion happens in three phases, not two. quest to the Egyptian Government to

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On April 30, Al Magistrate Judge on the court to ination the four times it has been con- Hayat reported that Hamas would be which he is now nominated to serve as sidered and favorably reported by the relocating its offices from Damascus— a Federal District Judge. His nomina- Judiciary Committee. Any fair minded sending the terrorist group’s No. 2 tion has received the strong and con- person who listened to the impassioned man, Musa Abu Marzouk, to Egypt. sistent support of his home state Sen- speeches Senator FEINSTEIN has made Meanwhile, Egypt’s commitment to ators, Senator FEINSTEIN and Senator about Ed Chen in the committee would democracy and human rights has suf- BOXER, since he was first nominated have to be impressed. Senator FEIN- fered a serious setback following re- over 21 months ago. When he is con- STEIN is right to be proud of her rec- cent attacks on the country’s Coptic firmed, Judge Chen will be only the ommendation of Ed Chen to President Christian community that left scores second Asian Pacific American to serve Obama. As Senator FEINSTEIN has ex- dead and hundreds more injured. This on the district court bench in the 150- plained, Judge Chen was the rec- follows the interim government’s move year history of the Northern District of ommendation of her bipartisan Judi- to dismiss the Coptic governor of the California. The debate and vote we cial Advisory Committee in California, city of Quena only days after his ap- have today are long overdue. putting the lie to the caricature from pointment—caving to mass demonstra- We are finally able to consider Judge the far right that this was a partisan tions organized by the Muslim Brother- Chen’s nomination because of the vote nomination. This is a fine man with hood. the Senate took last week toward re- sterling legal credentials and all the As one Coptic bishop told AFP: storing a longstanding tradition of def- qualifications needed to be an out- They are led by Salafis and the Muslim erence to home state Senators with re- standing Federal judge. Brotherhood, and they are chanting: ‘‘We gard to Federal District Court nomina- The approach taken by opponents of won’t leave until the Christians leave.’’ tions. The Senate turned away from a Judge Chen’s nomination threatens to Finally, on March 28, Dr. Maikel precipice when 11 Republican Senators take the Senate down a dangerous path Nabil Sanad, a 25-year-old blogger, was joined in voting to end a filibuster of of imposing partisan litmus tests in arrested for ‘‘insulting the military,’’ the nomination of Jack McConnell to place of our constitutional duty to and ‘‘disturbing public security’’ after the District Court for the District of offer advice and consent on nomina- posting comments on his blog that Rhode Island. In doing so, a super ma- tions. The debate in our committee on were critical of the military’s role in jority of the Senate came together to Judge Chen’s nomination was ugly. the protests. This arrest clearly vio- reject a new standard, which I believe One Republican Senator in explaining lated the International Covenant on is being unfairly applied to President his opposition said that Judge Chen International and Political Rights and Obama’s district court nominees. Now, has the ‘‘ACLU gene.’’ I hope that we the new government’s commitment to nearly 20 months after his confirma- do not hear such a preposterous notion the fundamental freedoms of its people. tion hearing, and after having had his repeated today on the floor of the Sen- If Egyptians could freely express their nomination reported favorably by the ate. This is a distinguished Federal views in Tahrir Square, they should Judiciary Committee four times, Judge magistrate judge who has dem- have the freedom to express their views Chen’s nomination will at last have an onstrated that he knows how to be a online. up-or-down vote in the Senate. fair and impartial judge. Mr. President, the trajectory of We should have taken up and con- Our legal system is an adversary sys- Egypt’s revolution now faces two dis- firmed his nomination when it was tem, predicated upon legal advocacy tinct scenarios: It could become a sec- first reported favorably by the com- for both sides. Certainly defending civil ular American ally that respects the mittee nearly 19 months ago. The sup- liberties is no vice. The other side ap- rule of law, diversity, and a peace trea- posed ‘‘controversy’’ that has delayed pears to be suggesting that Judge ty with Israel; or it could become a and obstructed this nomination is in Chen’s work as a staff attorney at the Muslim Brotherhood-controlled ally of my view entirely misplaced, the result ACLU many years ago, primarily rep- Iran that embraces terrorist groups of applying a partisan litmus test. This resenting individuals in discrimination such as Hamas, persecutes its own reli- should be an easy nomination to con- and civil rights matters, somehow ren- gious minorities, and rejects peace firm. It is no surprise that Judge ders him unfit to be a judge. Since with Israel. Chen’s nomination received the highest when do we impose a litmus test for We must do everything in our power possible rating from the American Bar nominees that they can never have to support the secular forces of Egypt Association’s Standing Committee on been legal advocates? If we were to do or face the prospect of a strategic set- the Federal Judiciary, unanimously that, we would have no judges. Almost back on the scale of Iran in 1979, laying ‘‘well qualified,’’ since he has had a dis- every nominee who had been a prac- the foundation for potentially yet an- tinguished legal career and has issued ticing lawyer would be disqualified by other war in the Middle East. over 350 judicial opinions in his decade one side or the other. Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I as a Federal magistrate judge. Surely Judge Chen’s work while in suggest the absence of a quorum. Judge Chen’s nomination has re- private practice as a member of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ceived broad, bipartisan support from legal team that represented Fred clerk will call the roll. the judicial and legal community in Korematsu in a lawsuit that success- The assistant bill clerk proceeded to California and from numerous bar asso- fully overturned his prior conviction call the roll. ciations, including the National Asian for violating the Japanese Internment Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I ask Pacific Bar Association, which has Order during World War II does not unanimous consent that the order for been a vocal proponent of this nomina- render Judge Chen unfit to be a judge. the quorum call be rescinded. tion. Judge Chen’s nomination also has In my view, that important advocacy The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- significant support from local law en- to right a wrong from one of the dark pore. Without objection, it is so or- forcement in the district he currently chapters in our history serves as proof dered. serves and would continue to serve if that President Obama made a wise Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, am I confirmed. Michael Hennessey, sheriff choice in nominating Judge Chen for correct that we are now on the nomina- for the city and county of San Fran- the Federal bench. Indeed, just a few tion of Ed Chen to the District Court cisco, wrote: ‘‘Judge Chen’s solid years ago this Senate passed a resolu- for the Northern District of California? record as a U.S. Magistrate Judge tion acknowledging that wrong and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- speaks for itself. He has published over seeking to help right it. pore. That is correct. three-hundred judicial opinions which The question for me about this nomi- Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, today are indicative of his work ethic and his nee is the same question I have asked the Senate will finally consider the thoughtful intellect as a respected about every judicial nominee, whether

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We The assistant editor of the Senate ed, and respected judge with over a dec- know that he understands the role of a Daily Digest proceeded to call the roll. ade of experience on the Federal bench. judge because he has been doing it for Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I ask In these 10 years as a judge, he has 10 years on the court to which he has unanimous consent that the order for written more than 350 published opin- now been nominated. As Judge Chen the quorum call be rescinded. ions. I would point out that not one of said in response to a question from The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- those opinions has been criticized by Senator SESSIONS: ‘‘The role of a judge pore. Without objection, it is so or- anyone in the 20 months this nomina- is to be fair, neutral, and evenhanded dered. tion has been awaiting action in the in applying the law and finding facts Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I see Senate. Nor has there been any criti- . . . without regard to personal pref- the distinguished senior Senator from cism of any of his published opinions. erences.’’ His 10 years as a Federal California on the floor. I will yield, of In fact, there is a broad consensus magistrate judge resoundingly have an- course, to her. She has been indefati- among those who have reviewed his ju- swered any concerns about bias or par- gable in her support of Judge Chen in dicial record that he is indeed a very tisanship on his part. His testimony be- the committee, in the Halls of the Sen- good judge. fore the Judiciary Committee reflects ate, and in her steadfast work with the He was recommended to me by a bi- his understanding of the proper role of leadership to get this nominee before partisan judicial advisory committee. a judge. us. I can brag about all the work she That committee reviewed his record, There was no need for the delays that has done easier than she might, but I and spoke with judges, attorneys, and plagued this nomination. There were hope Judge Chen and his family know litigants who knew his work as a judge. no ‘‘extraordinary circumstances’’ that they had as strong and as stalwart a The committee unanimously rec- held up this nomination for nearly 2 supporter on the Senate Judiciary ommended that I forward his name to years. With judicial vacancies at crisis Committee as they could possibly have the President, and I did. levels, affecting the ability of courts to with Senator FEINSTEIN. The San Francisco Bar Association provide justice to Americans around With that, I yield the floor, and I has rated him ‘‘exceptionally well the country, we should be debating and suggest the absence of a quorum. qualified.’’ The American Bar Associa- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- voting on each of the 12 judicial nomi- tion has rated him ‘‘well qualified’’— pore. The clerk will call the roll. nations reported favorably by the Judi- their highest rating. And in 2009, a The assistant editor of the Senate ciary Committee and pending on the merit selection review panel, appointed Daily Digest proceeded to call the roll. Senate’s Executive Calendar, in addi- by the U.S. District Court, thoroughly Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Madam President, tion to Judge Chen. No one should be reviewed his record and recommended I ask unanimous consent that the order playing partisan games and obstruct- him for reappointment as a magistrate for the quorum call be rescinded. judge. That panel consisted of seven ing while vacancies remain above 90 in The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the Federal courts around the country. lawyers appointed by the district pore. Without objection, it is so or- court. They solicited public comments Judge Chen, born and raised in Oak- dered. on Chen’s work as a judge. Only posi- land, CA, as the son of two Chinese im- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Madam President, tive information was forthcoming. migrants, spent much of his childhood I wish to thank Chairman LEAHY for They talked to Federal prosecutors helping his mother and siblings support his leadership on this particular judge- in the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Again, a small family business after his father ship. I believe he is accurate in every- the reports were uniformly favorable. passed away. After earning his A.B. thing he said, and I very much appre- Prosecutors called Chen’s analytical from the University of California, ciate his stalwart support. skills ‘‘exemplary’’ and said his rulings Berkeley, in 1975, and his law degree I rise to add my support to the nomi- were ‘‘balanced and well reasoned.’’ from Boalt Hall School of Law in 1979, nation of U.S. Magistrate Judge Ed- Defense attorneys were similarly Judge Chen clerked for Judge Charles ward Chen to become a U.S. district positive. They described Chen as ‘‘re- Renfrew on the court to which he has judge in the Northern District of Cali- spectful’’ and ‘‘considered’’ in his judg- now been nominated, the Northern Dis- fornia. I recommended Judge Chen to ments. trict of California, and then for Judge the President, so obviously he has my Partners with large law firms called James Browning on the Ninth Circuit. strong support. Chen ‘‘prompt,’’ ‘‘well-prepared,’’ ‘‘very After a distinguished career in private I wish to tell my colleagues a little intelligent’’ and ‘‘decisive.’’ practice and as a staff attorney for the bit about him. He was born and raised Overall, the panel recommended un- American Civil Liberties Union Foun- in Oakland, and he is the son of Chi- equivocally that Chen be reappointed dation of Northern California, Judge nese immigrants. His father immi- for a second 8-year term as a mag- Chen was selected to serve as a Federal grated to the United States in the istrate judge. Obviously, he has served Magistrate Judge for the Northern Dis- 1920s, and that was followed by his 2 years of that second term. trict of California, having since been mother in the 1930s. He attended public I have the panel’s full report here and reappointed upon the recommendation schools in Oakland and then went on to would be pleased to share it with any of the nonpartisan Merit Selection Re- the University of California at Berke- Senator who wishes to review it. view Panel. His story is a moving re- ley, where he received his under- Since Chen’s nomination for the dis- minder of what it is possible to achieve graduate degree with great distinction, trict court, the reports we have re- in this great Nation through hard and then on to Boalt Hall School of ceived in the Senate from those who work. Law, where he graduated in the top 10 know Chen’s work as a judge have been I congratulate Judge Edward Chen percent of his class. similarly positive. and his family on his confirmation He was a law clerk to District Judge We have received letters urging today. I commend Senator FEINSTEIN Charles Renfrew on the U.S. District Chen’s confirmation from Republicans and Senator BOXER for their steadfast Court for the Northern District of Cali- and Democrats, public officials and law support of his nomination. fornia, as well as to Circuit Judge enforcement, judges, civil rights Madam President, I suggest the ab- James Browning on the U.S. Court of groups, business leaders, and private sence of a quorum. Is time being di- Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He then lawyers. Let me share a few with you. vided? began his legal career as a litigator, Judge Lowell Jensen, whom I have The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- first at the private law firm of followed for decades, was appointed to pore. Yes, it is. Coblentz, Patch, Duffy, and Bass and the U.S. District Court by President

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When other judicial may be too young to remember Mr. about him, and this is a direct quote: nominees have come before the Senate, Korematsu and his fight against Japa- I have found Judge Chen to be both an ex- they have been criticized because they nese internment during World War II, cellent jurist and a person of high character. didn’t have judicial experience or be- but I am not. He brings a conscientious, careful, and im- cause there was no judicial track One of the singular experiences of my partial approach to every issue and every record to review. Well, here is a nomi- lifetime was when my father took me, party. The decisions he makes reflect not nee who has both. Ten years on the as a small child, to the Tanforan Race- only good judgment but a complete commit- bench; bipartisan support and uni- track. That racetrack was a few miles ment to the principles of fair trial and the application of the rule of law. I support his formly positive reviews; more than 350 south of San Francisco. During World confirmation without reservation. published opinions, and there has not War II, it was taken out of action as a I can say that Judge Jensen is one of been a single criticism of a single one. racetrack and turned into an intern- the most distinguished judges in Cali- But his nomination has been sitting in ment camp. It was fenced with barbed fornia. the Senate for 600 days and sent back wire. Small buildings lined the center Former U.S. District Judge Fern to the President 3 separate times. portion of the track. This is a photo of Smith was also appointed by President I find this to be a deeply dis- it. Here is the racetrack and here are Reagan to the Federal court. She appointing testament to the situation the buildings. This is where Japanese writes: we face in the Senate today. Let me Americans were essentially incarcer- Both in my own dealings with [Judge pose the question that Police Commis- ated for the remainder of World War II. Chen] and based on his reputation among my sioner Mazzucco—a Republican—asked Let me show you this. This is the former colleagues, I can attest to his intel- in his op-ed: order, which is from the Western De- lectual competence, his respect for the law, If Judge Chen—an experienced judge whose fense Command and Fourth Army War- his judicial temperament, and his integrity. judicial record proves he is committed to the time Civil Control Administration—in- I have no doubt that Ed Chen would do honor rule of law, without bias or favor, and who is structions to all Americans of Japa- to any of our 94 United States District widely respected by the bar that has prac- nese ancestry living in the following Courts. ticed before him—isn’t qualified for the Fed- area, which is the city and county of eral bench, then who is? We have a letter from the president San Francisco, lying generally west of of the San Francisco Police Commis- I echo that. the north-south line, and it describes So what happened here? Well, let me sion, a lifelong Republican, Thomas that. It says: take a few moments to address a cou- Mazzucco. He published an op-ed in the All Japanese persons, both alien and non- Roll Call urging the Senate to confirm ple of the attacks that have been made alien, will be evacuated from the designated Chen and calling him ‘‘an experienced on Judge Chen. area by twelve o’clock on Tuesday, April 7, judge who understands the distinction First, Judge Chen has been criticized 1942. No Japanese person will be permitted to between personal preference and judi- because he worked as a staff attorney enter or leave the above-described area after cial obligation, and who has always for the ACLU long before becoming a 8 a.m. Thursday, April 7— based his rulings—more than 300 deci- judge. No one disputes that. Chen was That is over half of the city of San sions over eight years—solely on the once an advocate, and that is a fact. Francisco. law and the merits of a case.’’ But he also has a 10-year record to without obtaining special permission from The San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs prove that he has made the transition. the provost marshal at the Civil Control Ad- Association said this: He was once an advocate. He is now a ministration. Chen has earned a reputation as an even- judge—and a darn good judge. Then they are told where they are to handed jurist who is constantly mindful of As a coalition of Northern California report—to the Civil Control Station— the role that judges such as himself fulfill in Asian American Bar Associations to receive further instructions. This our society: as keepers of the rule of law and wrote: must be done between 8 a.m. and 5 public trust in our system of justice. Chen has made a successful transition from p.m., Thursday, April 2, or between 8 I have over 50 more letters, if anyone a zealous advocate to a balanced and con- a.m. and 5 p.m., Friday, April 3. wishes to read them. They come from scientious adjudicator who is committed to That is their notice. They turn up, the impartial and active administration of get in a bus, and then this is where the mayors of San Francisco, Oakland, justice. and San Jose; the sheriff, city attor- they go, and where they remained until Former Federal prosecutors from the ney, former chief of police, and former the end of the war. Northern District of California made U.S. Marshal of San Francisco; the last One young Californian, Fred the same point. They wrote: 10 presidents of the bar association of Korematsu, challenged the internment. Judge Chen consistently treats all sides San Francisco; the congressional Asian He took his case all the way to the U.S. evenly and impartially, and conducts himself Supreme Court, and he argued that the Pacific American Caucus; the National with the utmost propriety, as is fitting for a Asian Pacific American Bar; and many judge. . . . While we are aware of his pre- U.S. Constitution did not permit loyal others. vious position as a staff attorney at the American citizens to be forced into The judgment is clear: Ed Chen is ACLU of northern California, Judge Chen these camps solely because of their fair. He is impartial. He is an excellent does not show favoritism toward the parties Japanese-American heritage, which jurist, and has been for 10 years, and he or issues before him. was the case here. The Supreme Court deserves to be confirmed. The record is available. The evidence heard his case, but he lost in a decision You come back to Washington and is in. Chen understands the unique role that is considered by many to be a what happens? Here is the story. De- of the impartial adjudicator. He knows black stain on the jurisprudence of our spite this long judicial track record what it means to decide cases Supreme Court. and broad bipartisan support, this evenhandedly. He has been doing it for Decades later, in 1983, Korematsu nomination has been sitting in the more than 10 years. challenged his conviction again. This Senate for more than 600 days. Let me turn then to some speeches time, he was represented by a team of The President first nominated Chen that the ‘‘search engine’’ turned up. volunteer lawyers, including Edward on August 6, 2009. That was 643 days Since 2009, the Washington Times and Chen. This team put forward newly dis- ago. Since that time, the minority has others have used a handful of quotes covered evidence that demonstrated required the nomination to be sent from speeches Chen has given to try to that prosecutors in Korematsu’s origi- back to the President three different paint him as someone he is not. As nal case had withheld evidence, specifi- times. The Senate Judiciary Com- happens far too often, those quotes cally, U.S. Government intelligence at mittee has had to consider the nomina- have been cut, spliced, and taken out of the time indicating the internment was tion four different times. context. Let me give you an example. not justified. This is extraordinary—but then the The effort to label Chen as a ‘‘rad- This time they won. So four decades Republicans have an extraordinary ical’’ is based on a speech he gave to after the original internment order,

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So this was the context of the speech quorum call be rescinded. f in which Chen was speaking to a group The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- of students and reflecting on the fu- CARDIN). Without objection, it is so or- MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR neral of Fred Korematsu. He said in the dered. speech that, at times, he had experi- All time has expired. The question is, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- enced ‘‘feelings of ambivalence and Will the Senate advise and consent to imous consent that at 2 p.m. tomorrow, cynicism when confronted by appeals the nomination of Edward Milton May 11, the Senate proceed to execu- to patriotism.’’ He was referring to the Chen, of California, to be United States tive session to consider the following internment of Japanese-American citi- District Judge for the Northern Dis- nomination: Calendar No. 44; that zens for no cause other than they hap- trict of California? there be 1 hour of debate, equally di- pened to be of Japanese heritage. I Mr. LEE. I ask for the yeas and nays. vided, in the usual form; that upon the would think you could get a bit cynical The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a use or yielding back of time the Senate about that. People who did not see this sufficient second? There is a sufficient proceed to vote without intervening ac- do not believe it ever happened. But it second. tion or debate on Calendar No. 44; that did happen, and it happened here. This The clerk will call the roll. the motion to reconsider be considered was the condition in which people were The assistant legislative clerk called made and laid upon the table with no kept. It is not right. the roll. intervening action or debate; that no But critics have picked out this Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the further motions be in order to the nom- line—‘‘feelings of ambivalence and cyn- Senator from West Virginia (Mr. ination; that any statements related to icism when confronted by appeals to ROCKEFELLER) is necessarily absent. the nomination be printed in the patriotism’’—and tried to use to paint Mr. KYL. The following Senator is RECORD; that the President be imme- Chen as unpatriotic. But they did not necessarily absent: the Senator from diately notified of the Senate’s action know the context. Sometimes things Louisiana (Mr. VITTER). and the Senate then resume legislative that have monumental importance at The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there session. the time, such as the internment of any other Senators in the Chamber de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Japanese-American citizens without siring to vote? objection, it is so ordered. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest due process, fade too quickly from our The result was announced—yeas 56, the absence of a quorum. historical memory. I thought I would nays 42, as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bring it back so this body could under- [Rollcall Vote No. 68 Ex.] clerk will call the roll. stand the total context. YEAS—56 The assistant bill clerk proceeded to This was a very big deal. It was not Akaka Gillibrand Murray call the roll. a proud moment for our country. Con- Baucus Hagan Nelson (NE) Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I ask gress and President Reagan rightfully Begich Harkin Nelson (FL) Bennet Inouye unanimous consent that the order for issued a formal apology for the injus- Pryor the quorum call be rescinded. tice that was done years later. Bingaman Johnson (SD) Reed Blumenthal Kerry The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without To take a quote from a speech after Reid Boxer Klobuchar Sanders objection, it is so ordered. Fred Korematsu’s funeral and to use it Brown (MA) Kohl Schumer Brown (OH) Landrieu f to try to imply that Edward Chen does Shaheen Cantwell Lautenberg Snowe not love his country—it is shameful. It Cardin Leahy BIG OIL Stabenow is also flatly inconsistent with the rest Carper Levin Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I rise in of the speech. Chen went on to say that Casey Lieberman Tester Udall (CO) support of legislation I am proud to co- when the congregation sang ‘‘America Collins Manchin Conrad McCaskill Udall (NM) sponsor—to finally end the taxpayer the Beautiful’’ at Korematsu’s funeral, Coons Menendez Warner handouts to the world’s largest oil he was moved to tears because ‘‘the Durbin Merkley Webb companies—as they rake in record song described the America that Fred Feinstein Mikulski Whitehouse Franken Murkowski Wyden profits. This measure is about account- envisioned, the America whose prom- ability. It is about responsibility. It is ised beauty he sought to fulfill, an NAYS—42 about fairness. America true to its founding prin- Alexander Enzi Lugar When I got off the tractor from ciples.’’ Ayotte Graham McCain planting last weekend and went to fill Barrasso Grassley McConnell Fred Korematsu is no longer with us, Blunt Hatch Moran my tank, it was $3.69 in Big Sandy, but his daughter Karen sent me a let- Boozman Heller Paul MT—almost a dollar higher than just a ter about Edward Chen. Here are some Burr Hoeven Portman few months ago. But while I am paying of her words: Chambliss Hutchison Risch Coats Inhofe Roberts close to $4 gallon at the pump, like My father’s belief in our Constitution was Coburn Isakson Rubio other working Americans, oil company unwavering, even when he was treated un- Cochran Johanns Sessions executives are padding their stock op- fairly. Like my father, Judge Chen is ada- Corker Johnson (WI) Shelby tions and bonuses. They are dimin- Cornyn Kirk Thune mant about upholding the Constitution, ishing their investment here in Amer- without bias or prejudice. Crapo Kyl Toomey DeMint Lee Wicker ica, choosing instead to use tax loop- In my view, Edward Chen is a judicial NOT VOTING—2 holes to offshore their production. nominee who has been treated extraor- I would like to make just three quick Rockefeller Vitter dinarily unfairly. But he remains points today about the over $4 billion steadfast in his commitment to serving The nomination was confirmed. in tax earmarks that the biggest oil our country as a Federal judge, and he f companies in America are receiving has a 10-year unblemished judicial LEGISLATIVE SESSION today. track record to show that he will serve First, they never asked for them. us exceedingly well. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Second, they don’t need them. I urge my colleagues to vote yes on ate will resume legislative session. And finally, they are not good for the nomination of Judge Edward Chen f America—or our economy. to be a district judge for the Northern These taxpayer handouts are running District of California. MORNING BUSINESS up our national debt, taking our jobs I yield the floor. I suggest the ab- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- overseas, and they expose us to higher sence of a quorum. imous consent that the Senate proceed gas prices.

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We have tough de- development, exploration, safety and rectly about these oil and gas tax bates ahead about heating homes in the expanding energy frontier. breaks, all five executives said they did rural America, and investing in crum- Contrary to what some of my col- not ask for them. bling highways, and strengthening the leagues are saying, eliminating these They agreed with President Bush— future of Medicare. wasteful subsidies won’t raise gas that with the price of oil over $55 per All the while, we are still literally prices. I want to repeat that: barrel, they didn’t need tax incentives. writing checks to our biggest oil com- Eliminating wasteful subsidies will And today, oil is $109 per barrel. panies who don’t need them. not raise gas prices. The CEO of Chevron told the com- After causing the largest offshore oil Many of these handouts have been on mittee that ending these breaks ‘‘will spill in American history, BP still the books for decades as prices have have a minimal impact on our com- managed to rake in more than $7 bil- continued to rise. pany, minimal.’’ lion in profits, up 17 percent from the It is time to close these loopholes for Let me be as clear as those execu- year before. big oil in order to strengthen our na- tives were then: This bill has nothing But most of these big companies are tional security—and our energy future. to do with Chevron’s or Conoco’s or not developing their onshore resources It is time to end the taxpayer handouts Exxon’s ability to operate refineries or here at home. to Big Oil. This bill returns us to a responsible put folks to work here at home. How do I look the oil worker in Mon- path toward energy development that It has everything to do with holding tana’s Bakken Field in the face and benefits taxpayers and consumers. And their top-level executives accountable say: We are giving the largest oil com- it starts addressing the debt and def- to all American taxpayers as they rake panies a billion dollars a year to go icit. It is the right thing to do. in billions of dollars in profits every drill overseas, taking your opportuni- year. Right now Big Oil executives are ties offshore. f writing off the royalties they pay to Dual Capacity, the most egregious of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF IN- foreign countries as taxes, and until we these tax provisions, subsidizes $1 bil- TELLECTUAL & DEVELOP- fix it, all of us are paying for it. lion each year in royalty payments to MENTAL DISABILITIES That means you and I are footing the foreign governments that don’t like us very much. We don’t let companies pro- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I am bill every time one of these big compa- pleased today to join the Illinois chap- nies writes a check to the government ducing in America credit royalty pay- ments to their taxes, so why would we ter of the American Association of In- of Saudi Arabia or Nigeria. And they tellectual & Developmental Disabil- are telling us they don’t want it or do that for companies that produce outside of the U.S.? ities, AAIDD, in recognizing the recipi- need it. We should do the fiscally re- ents of the Illinois Direct Support Pro- sponsible thing and close these loop- And does this make us safer? Does it bring stability to the market? Abso- fessional Award 2011. These individuals holes. are being honored for their outstanding Instead, we should use that $8.5 bil- lutely not. As we have all watched in the last efforts to enrich the lives of people lion to pay down our deficit. And that with developmental disabilities in Illi- is what this bill does. few months, turmoil in the Middle East has driven up speculation and driven nois. Special tax breaks are supposed to These recipients have displayed a make companies more competitive and up prices. Oil prices fell about 10 percent last strong sense of humanity and profes- get new technologies into the market. week—though not enough to relieve sionalism in their work with persons But for major oil companies we have hardworking Montanans with any with disabilities. Their efforts have in- written a privileged tax code just for changes in prices at the pump. spired the lives of those for whom they them. Prices didn’t fall because of the dis- care, and they are an inspiration to me Some of these provisions have been covery of a new oil field or a new tech- as well. They have set a fine example of on the books since 1913. I don’t know nology. It happened because some folks community service for all Americans what companies after 98 years still on Wall Street moved some numbers to follow. need a subsidy, but if it does, either it around on paper. These honorees spend more than 50 isn’t very effective or the system is There is no accountability in that. percent of their time at work in direct, being abused. And that is why we’re trying to change personal involvement with their cli- As you will hear again and again this it. ents. They are not primarily managers week—because it is just an astonishing But unlike on Wall Street, there are or supervisors. They are direct service number—as gas surpasses $4 per gallon, places where folks are doing the hard workers at the forefront of America’s oil companies are getting $4 billion an- work of oil discovery and developing effort to care for people with special nually in tax breaks. the technology to lower the cost of oil. needs. They do their work every day The big five oil companies have made A lot of that has to do with the with little public recognition, pro- nearly $1 trillion in profits in the last ‘‘small guys’’ in the oil business. And viding valued care and assistance that decade. Nearly $32 billion of that came they are successful. In fact, domestic is unknown except to those with whom in the first 3 months of this year alone. production is going strong—at its high- they work. But what is happening to gas prices? est level in almost a decade. It is my honor and privilege to recog- Rather than bringing down prices at They are making risks and getting nize the Illinois recipients of AAIDD’s the pump, these giveaways merely line new technology into the field, like in Illinois Direct Support Professional the executives’ pockets and run up the eastern Montana. Award 2011: Brenda Walker, Sandy deficit. All the while, gas prices have My State is home to likely the most DeArmond, Rosie Pippens, Crystal gone up. productive domestic onshore oilfield in Alvey, Patience Blair, Diana For example, Exxon, the biggest of the United States. And small oil com- Christofalos, Nick White, and Erica the oil companies in the U.S. made panies are doing good, responsible in Carter. more than $9 billion dollars in profit securing America’s energy future. I know my fellow Senators will join last year—just their U.S. operations. The Bakken Field is estimated to me in congratulating the winners of And how much did they pay in taxes? hold nearly 4 billion barrels of oil. the Illinois Direct Support Professional Just $39 million. They are leading the way in developing Award 2011. I applaud their dedication That is 0.4 percent. new technology for oil field develop- and thank them for their service. But this is more fair than in 2009, ment. f when Exxon received a $156 million tax Where is Exxon? They aren’t rein- refund from the IRS. vesting the last quarter’s $11 billion REMEMBERING VERNARD WEBB That means we as taxpayers are pay- back in U.S. exploration. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ing them. The Tax Code is broken and In fact, in 2009, they paid their share- rise today to pay tribute to a Ken- this bill will help fix it. holders 90 percent of the profits to tuckian who for much of his life was

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You see, for many years, And I know my colleagues will join ‘‘We used large cameras mounted in planes Mr. Webb was a pioneer in secret recon- me in extending to the Webb family that were once used as bombers,’’ he said. naissance and satellite technology that this Senate’s thanks and appreciation ‘‘On a typical mission, somewhere between 30 was crucial to America’s efforts in the for Vernard Webb’s sacrifice and serv- and 40 percent of the film that was used on ice. these cameras would be useless, because we Cold War. He was one of the developers had failed to photograph the target cor- on the top secret CORONA project, a Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- rectly. spy satellite effort, and was awarded a sent that an article illustrating Mr. ‘‘It occurred to me that if one of our cam- medal of achievement for his life’s Webb’s heroic life and career be printed eras were mounted to a Norden bomb sight, work by the Vice President of the in today’s RECORD. it would greatly increase the accuracy of the United States. There being no objection, the article camera and the efficiency of the equipment. Mr. Webb was born and raised in was ordered to be printed in the There was a great similarity between the bomb sight and the control of aerial cam- Letcher County, KY, and became the RECORD, as follows: eras. They both operated on the same prin- first in his family to go to college, [From the Berea College Magazine, Summer ciples. The variable on the operation of both graduating from Berea College in 1940. 1996] was the ratio between the velocity of the air- The day after the Pearl Harbor attack, THE SECRET’S OUT: WEBB WAS A SPACE plane and its height above the ground. I he joined the Army Air Corps. Becom- PIONEER thought it would be convenient to combine ing a bombardier on a B–17, he flew 30 the two.’’ A year ago, Vernard Webb could have gone Webb’s proposal was found unorthodox by combat missions over Europe during to prison for telling you about his coffee Air Force officials and permission to make World War II. table. the camera-bomb sight combination was de- Later in the war, Mr. Webb developed The piece of furniture, which resembles a nied. Still, Webb was convinced it was a good the crucial idea that would change the kettle drum with a glass top, is made of idea. gold-plated titanium. ‘‘I circumvented the red tape by buying a course of not only his career, but per- Thirty years ago, during the height of the haps his country as well. Assigned to a Norden bombsight with my own money,’’ he Cold War, the table was the shell for a spy said. ‘‘The U.S. government had given the combat mapping squadron that was satellite used by the Air Force and the Cen- Philippine government some Norden sights, tasked with taking reconnaissance pic- tral Intelligence Agency (CIA) to peek be- and I was able to purchase one of them from tures over the Philippines, he came up hind the Iron Curtain. It is one of four such the Philippine Air Force. I then mounted the with an idea to greatly increase the ac- satellite ‘‘buckets’’ still in existence. The camera on the sight, and we started flying curacy and efficiency of the cameras. other three are in the Smithsonian institu- missions with this device. The combination Mr. Webb ran his idea past his Air tion. proved to be a ‘natural.’ ’’ For decades, Webb, a member of Berea’s While the average reconnaissance mission Force superiors, and in their infinite Class of 1940, could only pass himself off as a had an accuracy of photographing a specific wisdom, they said no. So Mr. Webb did pencil-pusher for the Air Force, or an engi- site ‘‘on target’’ only 60 to 70 percent at that it anyway. He spent his own money to neer with the Environmental Protection time, an inspector general took notice of the create a new camera. And when Agency. But by no means was Webb telling consistent 100 percent success rate of the Vernard’s superiors finally realized the the whole truth and nothing but the truth. flights using Webb’s camera-bomb sight com- worth of his invention, they asked him Webb’s wife, Katie Lou Chambers Webb, bination. class of 1942, had her suspicions. After three ‘‘The Air Force officials were always look- to implement it across the Air Force. ing at air crew effectiveness,’’ he recalled. Vernard Webb eventually rose to the decades of relocation from one Air Force Base to another and her husband’s extended ‘‘When they saw that we had no rejected aer- rank of major and became one of this official trips to places he wouldn’t identify, ial photography for a period of months, they country’s leading developers of cam- she was certain that whatever the govern- began to look into the reasons why. I showed eras and aircraft for surveillance pur- ment had him working on was very impor- them how we had used the camera and they poses. He and his colleagues were in a tant. earmarked me to introduce that technology race with the Soviets. By the 1950s, Then, in late 1995, the CIA declassified tens to the rest of the Air Force. of thousands of documents and it was evi- ‘‘I was then transferred to Wright-Patter- Vernard realized that his technology son Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, where a could be used not just in airplanes, but dent. Webb was a major player in the top se- cret CORONA project, America’s first spy team of engineers had been working for al- in satellites. satellite program, from 1957 until 1972. Webb, most a year to come up with something like In 1958, Mr. Webb was assigned to the in fact, is a pioneer in reconnaissance and the camera-bomb sight combination I had CORONA project, America’s first ef- satellite technology. put together. They ended up scrapping their forts to develop a spy satellite. In 1960 Before the CIA’s declassification of CO- entire project as a result.’’ The official testing of Webb’s invention RONA documents in August 1995, Webb and the project accomplished its first suc- was conducted at Rainey Air Force Base other members of the CORONA team were cess, gaining valuable intelligence on near Wichita, Kan. The Air Force’s top test called to the Pentagon for a medal presen- the Soviet Union and China. But for all pilot, Chuck Yeager, was assigned to try out tation ceremony which itself was classified. those years Mr. Webb could only tell the camera system in an RB–50 observation He was awarded a medal of achievement by his friends and even his wife that he plane and the results were, according to Vice President Al Gore and CIA officials. Webb, outstanding. And the die was cast for was an unimportant bureaucrat or en- However, no citation accompanies the gineer. his career. medal, since the mission for which he was ‘‘For the next 40 years or so of my career, In 1995 the CIA declassified many being honored was still top secret at the I would be associated with the reconnais- documents pertaining to the CORONA time. sance efforts of the U.S. Air Force and the project, and only then were Mr. Webb’s ‘‘We were not allowed to even speak with Central Intelligence Agency,’’ he said. accomplishments made clear. Around our spouses about the classified projects,’’ The following years saw Webb on various that same time, Vice President Al Gore Webb said. ‘‘It was for their own protection, projects surrounding the development of if anything else.’’ cameras and aircraft for surveillance pur- declared that ‘‘the CORONA project Joining the Army the day after Pearl Har- represents a crucial development in poses. The RB–36, U–2 and SR–171 spy planes bor (Dec. 8, 1941), Webb went into what was used by the Air Force were fitted with cam- aiding the national security efforts of then the Army Air Corps. Because he had eras designed by Webb and his team, who the United States.’’ been a photographer for the Berea College were headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Vernard Webb passed away last Vet- student newspaper and listed ‘‘photography’’ Force Base until the late 1950s. erans Day. I extend my greatest condo- as one of his skills on a military question- ‘‘The U.S. Air Force continued to develop lences to his wife Katie Louis Webb, naire, it was assumed that Webb would be ca- faster, higher-flying aircraft, which was in their children and grandchildren, other pable with any sort of optical instrument, response to the development of faster and such as bomb sights and some navigational members of the Webb family and more accurate anti-aircraft weapons and equipment. He was assigned as a bombardier fighter aircraft developed by the Soviets. It friends for their loss. on a B–17 and flew 30 combat missions over was in the early 1950s that we began to con- It is only fitting that after a lifetime Europe, bombing Axis petroleum sites, most- sider certain theories on using orbiting sat- of service to his country, most of it ly in Germany, and dropping supplies to the ellites as a platform for reconnaissance under a cloak of secrecy that pre- French Resistance. work,’’ Webb said.

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It gave us an ‘‘When I saw what was in it, I called my su- analyze what would be the future of our ef- additional step toward our research goals.’’ pervisor and asked why it had been sent to forts. I had been flying the high-altitude Webb and his co-workers already had an in- me. He said, ‘We have been given an order tests on the RB–36, up to 55,000 feet, and we terest in utilizing a space-based camera sys- from the highest possible authority that the knew that we would have to fly higher and tem for observation. Using some foresight, bucket is yours to keep. Your efforts have higher altitudes due to the increased capa- Webb was able to get transferred to a unit been appreciated. Now, don‘t ask any more bility of Soviet lighter aircraft. dedicated to guided missile research and in- questions.’ And he hung up.’’ ‘‘We knew the answer to our problem corporated what he learned there into the f would be the altitude of the aircraft or great body of reconnaissance knowledge he source of observation. We analyzed what already possessed. REMEMBERING HARRY HOE problems would result if we could attain an ‘‘I was no longer influenced by people who observation point above the atmosphere. knew only airplanes,’’ he said. ‘‘We were now Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, it is These, we narrowed down to three key areas. looking at using a camera system that need- with sadness that I rise today to note ‘‘First, we knew that we needed to build ed to produce high-quality photos from an the passing of one of southeastern Ken- better cameras. Our ground resolution orbit of 100 miles, instead of 85,000 feet. But tucky’s most notable citizens, Mr. couldn’t be accurate if we took the cameras the development of the Fairchild camera laid Harry Morgan Hoe. Mr. Hoe was a deco- we were using then to a much higher alti- the groundwork for what we would be using rated World War II veteran who fought tude. Next, we needed better film with a later on. The lens we used with the CORONA in the Battle of the Bulge under the much higher resolution. Third, we needed a system was a slight variation of Dr. Baker’s better means to process the film. The admin- 24-inch lens used on the U–2.’’ command of GEN George Patton. He istration at Wright-Pat in those days was The CORONA program began in 1955 with recalled once what General Patton said dominated by civilian engineers, who didn’t numerous experiments at a classified site to his men then: take kindly to such suggestions from Air near Palo Alto, California. Webb was as- ‘‘Half of you guys are not going Force officers.’’ signed to the program, the United States’ home, you know that, don’t you? In a historic move, Webb and the three of- first efforts at using a spy satellite, in the You’re over here to take that hill, and ficers maneuvered themselves toward reas- fall of 1958. ‘‘Our program’s cover name, if you don’t take it, I want to see the signment at the Air Force’s Air Research De- which was operated under scientific pre- truckload of dog tags that show me velopment Command in Baltimore. The of- tenses, was Discoverer,’’ Webb said. ‘‘We al- fice was administered by Gen. Marvin Dent, ready had a lot of ballistic information that that you proved yourself.’’ who supervised contracted development of had been done by the guided missile people Well, Harry Hoe did return home, reconnaissance systems for the Air Force at Lockheed, the primary contractor of the after fighting in five major European and was a much more sympathetic listener program.’’ campaigns, and he certainly did prove to Webb and his associates. The early months of the CORONA program himself. He received the Silver Star for ‘‘We were able to write the specifications were frustrating for Webb and the Lockheed gallantry in action, the Bronze Star, for photographic systems the Air Force re- team. Rocket failures, camera problems and the Oak Leaf Cluster for heroic action quired of the industrial contractors then film difficulties all combined to serve as an managing the projects at Wright-Pat,’’ Webb expensive tutor for the group. The CORONA and the French Liberation Apprecia- recalled. ‘‘A meeting was called by the Air system consisted of a large orbiting camera, tion Medal. Force to speak with industry representatives which would be linked to a ‘‘bucket’’ con- But Mr. Hoe’s heroic service in World in Cincinnati regarding the Air Force’s taining approximately 4,000 feet of film. War II is just the beginning of his in- needs. Gen. Dent gave the keynote speech. After receiving radio commands from Webb credible life story. He would go on to He basically told industry representatives and his associates, the satellite was designed meet the love of his life, his wife Mary, that the current technology being used for to photograph designated areas with the film in college and return to his hometown reconnaissance was becoming quickly out- spooling back into the bucket. The bucket of Middlesboro to work in the family moded and he strongly suggested that they would then detach from the camera and work with our group of officers in developing plunge back through Earth’s atmosphere foundry business. He would be elected future reconnaissance projects.’’ where it would be recovered by aircraft upon to the State legislature, invest count- The speech by Dent, made in 1955, led to a parachute reentry. less hours in volunteer work and com- the development by Air Force-contracted On August 18, 1960, the first fully success- munity service, and become a role private industry of the first spacecraft-based ful CORONA mission was accomplished, with model for me and many others for his cameras. the satellite photographing areas in the So- leadership, his humility and his dedica- ‘‘Within a week of the General’s speech, we viet Union and China. An American flag, tion to the people of the Bluegrass were visited by representatives of three dif- stowed in the satellite’s bucket, was pre- ferent contractors,’’ Webb said. ‘‘One was a sented to President Dwight D. Eisenhower in State. representative of Fairchild Camera and In- a secret White House ceremony later that With his wife Mary, who passed away strument Corporation, another was from month. some time ago, Harry had three chil- Eastman Kodak and the third was one of the The White House, however, was even more dren and several grandchildren. I wish most brilliant optical designers this country pleased with the photographs obtained by to offer my greatest condolences to the has ever produced, Dr. James Baker. Fair- CORONA. ‘‘That single mission obtained Hoe family and all of Harry’s many child said they could build the camera, more photos from behind the Iron Curtain friends who are mourning his loss. Kodak would handle the processing and than all the combined U–2 missions flown up Mr. President, a wonderful article Baker would design the lenses required. to that time,’’ Webb said. ‘‘It was considered ‘‘These individuals had done their home- an outstanding success, and we were in busi- that appeared today in the Middlesboro work and told us they were confident that ness.’’ Daily News tells the story of Mr. Harry they could build a photographic system that The CORONA project was utilized success- Hoe’s life and career. It is a fitting could meet our specifications. We had the fully during the Cuban Missile Crisis, most tribute to a fine man and I ask unani- camera system from them in a year.’’ of the Vietnam War and an important period mous consent that it be printed in the The photographic equipment, which was of the Cold War. Portions of the project’s de- RECORD. originally designed for the U–2 spy plane, velopment and results are still classified, but was meant to operate at an altitude of ap- many of the spy photos have been made There being no objection, the article was proximately 84,000 feet. The camera system available to the public on the Internet by the ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as fol- designed by the Fairchild-Kodak-Baker part- CIA and Air Force. lows: nership had a 24-inch lens and a better reso- ‘‘The CORONA project represents a crucial [From the Middlesboro Daily News, lution than any other visual reconnaissance development in aiding the national security May 10, 2011] system used at that time. However, the So- efforts of the United States,’’ said Vice MIDDLESBORO LOSES ‘CROWN JEWEL’ viet development of satellite technology President Gore in a ceremony held at the would change the nature of Webb’s work for- Pentagon last year. (By Lorie Settles/Staff Writer) ever. Originally from Letcher County, Ky., Webb MIDDLESBORO.—Many in Middlesboro are ‘‘When we originally had the Fairchild credits Berea for getting him on track for mourning the passing of one of the city’s camera developed, we were still thinking air- what he considers a fascinating career. ‘‘At most influential people—Harry Morgan Hoe. planes,’’ Webb recalled. ‘‘But, the develop- Berea they taught me to work. They gave me ‘‘The city has lost one of its crowned jew- ment of Sputnik forced us to take the result- the discipline I needed to do well,’’ Webb els,’’ lamented longtime friend and business- ing technology into space. When the Soviets said. man, Dewey Morgan. ‘‘He and Mary Bob (his

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Hoe was preceded in death by his beloved from 2010 sales of $11.5 million. It is debt Hoe spoke of his experience under Patton wife, Mary, whom he met while the two were free, recently moved into a $2.3 million in a Daily News interview in 2010. students at the University of Tennessee. He building with room for expansion and, in the- ‘‘He said: Half of you guys are not going referred to her as his ‘‘secret weapon’’ in the ory, will reach $350 million in sales by 2020 if home, you know that don’t you? You’re over Daily News interview. The couple had three it meets the BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious here to take that hill and if you don’t take children together and several grandchildren. Goal) set by its management and employees. it, I want to see the truckload of dog tags f That acronym, by the way, is proudly dis- that show me that you proved yourself.’ So played on a bulletin board in the break we fought. We were his soldiers—that was all RECOGNIZING LOGIC SUPPLY room. we knew to do,’’ he remembered. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today I HOW’S THAT FOR LANDING ON YOUR FEET? Dewey Morgan also remarked on Hoe’s wish to share a business success story service to the nation. After moving to Vermont, Lisa and Ro- from my home State of Vermont. land’s first order of business was to build a ‘‘The thing a lot of people might not know For years Vermont has been branded about Harry is that he was a hero in the Bat- house on property Lisa’s parents owned tle of the Bulge. He was a member of the as the State of milk, apples, and maple where they had a small vacation cabin. Ro- American force that pushed Hitler back into syrup. But along the ridgelines of the land bought a book on how to build your own Germany. And for the rest of his life, he suf- Green Mountains and in the valleys house, hired a carpenter, and got to work, fered with his feet that had been frozen dur- along the many rivers that find their with Lisa’s help. ing the battle,’’ Morgan reported. way to Lake Champlain, a new high- ‘‘It literally was nine months of pounding Hoe was decorated with the Silver Star for nails, which was a lot of fun, very different tech and green-tech sector is quickly than IT,’’ Roland said. ‘‘Once you start doing gallantry in action, the Bronze Star, the Oak emerging as an economic driver for Leaf Cluster for heroic action and the it, it’s pretty straightforward.’’ French Liberation Appreciation Medal—all both Vermont and the entire country. While their house was being built, Lisa before reaching the age of 19. The Burlington Free Press recently landed a job in Boston at a business some of Hoe’s achievements only increased from highlighted one such company—Logic her former colleagues from WorldCom had there. In 1953, Harry Morgan Hoe was hon- Supply in South Burlington, VT. started, called Fiberlink. After the house ored as one of the three Outstanding Young I have heard many great things about was finished in 2003, the couple decided to Men of Kentucky. Hoe worked as the Direc- Logic Supply’s work and their commit- move to Boston for Lisa’s job. tor of the Kentucky Utilities company for 19 ment to Vermont. Company owners ‘‘We found an apartment there,’’ Roland years, and was honored by the company with said. ‘‘What am I to do next? Together we sat Lisa and Roland Groeneveld have kept down and wrote some business plans.’’ a $100,000 donation that was awarded to Clear Logic Supply extremely active in our Creek Baptist Bible College. He served as a Years earlier, Roland had started a com- board member of the college for 20 years and State’s high-tech business networking pany in the Netherlands, and sold it a year as Chairman for two terms. community both as members of the and a half later to an Internet company dur- In 1953, Hoe became the founder of the first Vermont Software Developers Alliance ing the dot.com boom. So he knew the feel- racially integrated Little League Baseball and as regular participants in the ing of being an entrepreneur. organization south of the Ohio River. He Vermont 3.0 Creative Tech Jam. In ‘‘Running your own business is nice, it served as the Middlesboro League’s president gives you a lot of freedom and independ- 2010, KeyBank and Vermont Business ence,’’ Roland said. ‘‘I wanted to get back to for seven years. Magazine recognized Logic Supply as Hoe worked as General Chairman for the that sort of feeling and idea.’’ dedication of the Cumberland Gap National one of Vermont’s fastest growing com- The couple complemented each other when Park in 1959. He was the Director of Ken- panies. it came to launching a high-tech business. tucky Mountain Laurel Festival Board for As Logic Supply has grown, they Roland had a degree in electrical engineering more than 50 years and served twice as Presi- have helped brand Vermont as a place and computer science. Lisa had an extensive dent. where businesses can succeed, and business background, having worked for Harry also acted as Chairman of the Board where people looking to work in the what was the highest flyer in telecom before of Directors of Kentuckians for Better economy of tomorrow can find a job it crashed to earth. But before they got to the plan that would Transportation and Associated Industries in today. I commend them for their hard Kentucky. He spent two three-year terms as lead to Logic Supply, the couple took a cou- Director of the Kentucky Chamber of Com- work and success. ple of detours. merce. I ask unanimous consent that the ‘‘One was importing high-end coffee mak- In 1964, Harry Hoe decided to try his hand May 9, 2011, Burlington Free Press arti- ers from Europe,’’ Roland said. ‘‘You’re at politics. He was elected to the Kentucky cle entitled ‘‘Logic Dictates, Couple drinking a cup of coffee and you think, Boy House of Representatives, where he served Prove Tech Has Place On Vt. Buz wouldn’t it be nice to get a good cup of cof- for six years. The passage of the drunk driv- Scene’’ be printed in the RECORD. fee!’’’ ing bill that he authored in 1968 was the There being no objection, the mate- Of course, there were already companies highlight of his political career. rial was ordered to be printed in the out there importing nice coffee pots from Harry was the Minority Whip and the As- Europe. But there weren’t so many doing RECORD, as follows: sistant Minority Floor Leader. He spent what Logic Supply would end up doing, an twelve years serving on the Kentucky Re- [From the Burlington Free Press, May 9, idea that came from the development of publican State Central Committee and was 2011] smaller and smaller, and more and more rug- inducted into the Republican 5th Congres- LOGIC DICTATES, COUPLE PROVE TECH HAS ged computers. sional District Hall of Fame by Congressman PLACE ON VT. BIZ SCENE ‘‘We make very high-end computer systems Hal Rogers. (By Dan D’Ambrosio) for industrial embedded applications,’’ Ro- As an eyewitness to paramount moments In 2002, Lisa and Roland Groeneveld left land said, summarizing the company he and in the history of the U.S., the state of Ken- behind their corporate telecommunications Lisa launched in their Boston apartment tucky, and the city of Middlesboro, Hoe jobs in the Netherlands, where they had met, eight and a half years ago. ‘‘We never really served as a reference guide to many who and moved to Vermont without work. Ro- sell to end users. Typically we sell to a com- knew him. land is Dutch. Lisa is a native of Barre and pany that has their own product, their own ‘‘He was a walking history book,’’ said wanted to live close to family after her fa- sales force and their own marketing. We’re friend Lawrence Tuck. ‘‘He was a very spe- ther died. basically the engineering department for the cial friend to my wife Barbara and myself. The company she worked for, WorldCom, company.’’ He helped so many people and we will miss was imploding spectacularly, filing the big- Logic Supply makes the computers, for ex- him so much.’’ gest bankruptcy in U.S. history at the time. ample, for Project 54, a system for police Tuck said that Hoe had attended last The company he worked for, an Anglo-Dutch cruisers and ambulances developed at the Wednesday’s Kiwanis meeting, a club he was consultancy called CMG with about 14,000 University of New Hampshire that integrates a member of since 1949. He also attended employees, was about to be swallowed up by the functions of the vehicle into a single Sunday services at First Baptist Church an even bigger company, Logica, based in interface that can be operated by voice or a where he had served as a Deacon, Sunday Reading, England, now with almost 40,000 touch screen, simplifying life for a police of- School teacher, and choir member. employees. ficer or EMT in an emergency situation. Hoe was additionally a lifetime member of So, they went their own way. In less than ‘‘It’s a computer that runs the police car,’’ the Salvation Army Advisory Board and was a decade, the Groenevelds have built a high- Roland said. ‘‘When they’re driving, cops can

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He was a finalist for the tions.’’ Career Achievement Medal given annu- (By Lisa Rein) Logic Supply also makes custom com- ally to a federal employee for signifi- One is leading the effort to reduce tobacco- puters for industrial automation—in slaugh- cant accomplishments over a lifetime related disease by regulating what goes into terhouses, where they can be sprayed with of achievement in public service. cigarettes. Another helped disrupt drug traf- blood; or tire manufacturing, where they’re fickers from laundering billions of dollars subject to a lot of moisture and particles fly- Dr. Friedman is a pioneer in the field through Mexican banks. Another developed a ing around, along with shock and vibration. of traumatic stress disorders. For near- strategy to make sure every American has ‘‘Our computers are designed to withstand ly 40 years now he has been working to access to high-speed Internet service. all that,’’ Roland said. ‘‘A typical PC will identify the causes of and treatments These are among 34 federal workers nomi- nated for the 2011 Samuel J. Heyman Service fail. They can’t handle that sort of environ- for PTSD and advocating for those af- ment.’’ to America Medal awards. The service med- Logic Supply is in the medical market as flicted with the disorder. It is the cause als—or ‘‘Sammies,’’ as they are known—are well. of his career. the Academy Awards of the federal world ‘‘One of our customers converts analog X- While PTSD is now recognized as a and honor distinguished public servants in a ray machines to make them digital,’’ Roland variety of fields, including transportation said. ‘‘Our computers will capture the im- serious affliction associated with the safety and data systems. With civil servants ages from those older machines and convert stresses and violence of war, this was a key focal point in the debate over the size them and make those images available on- not always the case. In the early days of government, the nonprofit Partnership for line for doctors.’’ of his work, Dr. Friedman had to con- Public Service hopes its annual Service to America medals will act as a reminder of INTERNET SAVVY vince skeptics both inside and outside federal workers’ commitment to their jobs. Remarkably, the company has experienced of the Veterans Administration that Nine employees will receive awards this its explosive growth almost exclusively many returning troops were suffering fall for their work on a variety of issues, through its website, making search engine from PTSD. His efforts eventually per- both in the headlines and under the radar. optimization a top priority. suaded veterans to accept the disease One among them will be honored as federal ‘‘Our primary customers are engineers, and employee of the year. engineers don’t like to talk to sales people, within their own communities. He was among the first Veterans Administra- The 34 finalists, selected from more than they like to do their own research,’’ Roland 400 nominations by their bosses and col- said. ‘‘I can say this stuff because I’m an en- tion clinicians to recognize the depth leagues, will be honored Thursday at a gineer myself.’’ and breadth of the disorder among re- breakfast on Capitol Hill as part of Public The website gives engineers all the infor- turning Vietnam veterans. In 1973, he Service Recognition Week, May 1–7, intended mation they need to place their orders. The established one of the earliest groups to recognize the efforts of federal, state and Logic Supply sales team does follow up with local government workers. human contact, just to make sure their cus- to provide mental health assistance to former soldiers. The nominees hail from Menlo Park, Calif., tomers are satisfied and have everything to White River Junction, Vt., with 23 work- they need, Roland says, but if they want to In 1989, after years of distinguished ing in the Washington area. Some are ap- be left alone to place their orders in peace work in the field, Dr. Friedman was proaching the end of a long career in govern- and not talk to anybody, Logic Supply ment, while others are in their 20s. obliges. named as the first executive director of the then-new National Center for The Washington Post chose a random sam- The Groenevelds’ plan for the next 10 years ple of finalists to ask about their work: is to grow at a sustained rate of 30 percent to PTSD based in Vermont, in White When the Food and Drug Administration 40 percent a year, which presumably would River Junction. Since then, the center gained new authority over tobacco products get them to the BHAG posted on the lunch has grown into a group of seven centers in 2009, it turned to doctor and public health room bulletin board. If anything slows them located at VA medical centers and in expert Lawrence Deyton to launch the Cen- down, Roland says, it’s likely to be the dif- ter for Tobacco Products. Deyton’s 30-year ficulty of finding qualified employees in connection with university medical re- search programs around the country. career in government has focused on fighting Vermont. hepatitis, AIDS among veterans and other ‘‘Vermont is not well known as a tech These seven centers have conducted public health threats. state, or even a great state for employ- unprecedented research, leading to With a $450 million budget, Deyton, 58, led ment,’’ Roland said. ‘‘People think there’s critical advancements in the under- a successful effort to prohibit tobacco manu- not a future for them here and they leave. standing, treatment, and prevention of facturers from displaying the labels ‘‘light,’’ We need to stop that as a community. We traumatic disorders. ‘‘low’’ and ‘‘mild.’’ In June, the center will need to make sure people are aware there are issue regulations requiting graphic new opportunities here and that there are great The Service to America Medals are health warnings on cigarette packages and businesses here.’’ some of the most prestigious awards billboards. Next up: Establishing which in- Mark Heyman is Logic Supply’s director of given to celebrate America’s civil serv- gredients in cigarettes could be removed or human resources, and recently joined the ants. The medals will be presented on changed to make them safer. board of directors of Vermont Software De- ‘‘We have a fundamental authority now velopers’ Alliance. He said the alliance is September 15 in Washington, DC. that no other country has,’’ Deyton said. planning to broaden into a representative Dr. Friedman has spent years study- The Defense Department’s inspector gen- group for the entire tech industry in the ing, treating and advocated for our eral has long had a system for protecting state, highlighting companies in the state brave veterans who have been psycho- service members who report wrongdoing. But like his own, and many others. until Dan Meyer and his team were hired in ‘‘There’s a reason not only to stay in logically affected by war or other trag- 2004, civilian whisleblowers who suffered Vermont, but for other people to come here,’’ edies. Whether or not he is ultimately from retaliation had no advocate. Heyman said. ‘‘We see ourselves along with selected for it, Dr. Friedman is cer- Meyer, 46, created a program that protects other companies as leading a resurgence. Get tainly deserving of the Samuel J. employees who report national security and the word out, let’s attract people. Like Heyman Career Achievement Medal, I procurement fraud. These whistleblowers geeking out on a computer? I’ve got a sand- commend him on his selection as a fi- often lose their security clearances as pun- box for you. As people come walking through ishment. Meyer once blew the whistle him- here applying for a job, they often say they nalist, and I thank him for a lifetime of self when he was a Navy line officer who dis- never even realized something like this ex- public service to America’s veterans. closed flaws in the investigation of a 1989 ex- isted in Vermont.’’ Dr. Friedman was mentioned in an plosion that killed 47 American sailors. f article entitled Finalists for govern- ‘‘We needed to approach this as protection of our sources,’’ he said. TRIBUTE TO DR. MATTHEW ment’s ‘‘Oscars,’’ recently published in When the Environmental Protection Agen- FRIEDMAN the Washington Post. I ask unanimous cy came out late last year with a new plan to Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I would consent that a copy be printed in the restore the Chesapeake Bay, 31-year-old RECORD. Katherine Antos cajoled sometime-warring like to take a moment to congratulate state governments, advocacy groups and in- Dr. Matthew Friedman, a finalist for There being no objection, the mate- dustry to cooperate to increase their ac- the 2011 Samuel J. Heyman Service to rial was ordered to be printed in the countability. ‘‘If we are going to be success- America Medals. Dr. Friedman is the RECORD, as follows: ful, we needed the right buy-in,’’ said Antos,

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Three years ago, the National Institutes of one-day food drive and make a dona- I ask my colleagues to join me in rec- Health attempted to pick up where the coun- tion of nonperishable food items this ognizing the New Hampshire try’s prestigious medical centers had left off, Saturday, May 14, 2011, the National Timberland Owners Association’s cen- cracking the code of diseases that cannot be Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp tennial celebration.∑ diagnosed. Out Hunger Food Drive Day. William Gahl, a pediatrician specializing f f in clinical and biochemical genetics, took on MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME the challenge as the first director of the ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Undiagnosed Diseases Program. Interest was The following bill was read the first so strong that Gahl’s $280,000 budget quickly time: grew to $3.5 million. Of 5,000 applicants, 400 NEW HAMPSHIRE TIMBERLAND S. 940. A bill to reduce the Federal budget have been accepted, though a medical diag- OWNERS ASSOCIATION deficit by closing big oil tax loopholes, and nosis has been found for just 60. for other purposes. ‘‘We admit failure in the majority of our ∑ Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I cases,’’ Gahl said. ‘‘But these are people who recognize and congratulate the New f have been everywhere else.’’ Hampshire Timberland Owners Asso- Analysts at the Treasury Department’s Fi- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER ciation on achieving a commendable COMMUNICATIONS nancial Crimes Enforcement Network have feat—100 years of successful forest long suspected that Mexican drug traffickers management, conservation, and aware- The following communications were were smuggling cash from their narcotics laid before the Senate, together with sales back into Mexico for deposit in local ness efforts. banks. Senior intelligence research analyst The New Hampshire Timberland accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Ann Martin, 29, analyzed tens of thousands Owners Association will hold its cen- uments, and were referred as indicated: of bank transactions and discovered last tennial annual meeting this year in EC–1564. A communication from the Senior year that billions of dollars in illegal drug Whitefield, NH, at the Mountain View Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- profits were entering the Mexican banking Grand Resort from Friday, May 20 tration, Department of Transportation, system from the United States. Her work led through Sunday, May 22, where the as- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Mexican government to issue new regula- sociation will gather at Weeks State a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- tions capping the amount of American dol- proach Procedures (70); Amdt. No. 30779’’ lars that can flow to Mexican banks. Park—the former summer home of (RIN2120-AA65) received in the Office of the Post-traumatic stress disorder is a well- Senator John Wingate Weeks, the au- President of the Senate on May 9, 2011; to the known mental health issue facing service thor of the 1911 Weeks Act, a landmark Committee on Commerce, Science, and members, but when Matthew Friedman piece of conservation legislation which Transportation. began his career working with veterans 40 paved the way for the formation of the EC–1565. A communication from the Senior years ago, the term did not exist. White Mountain National Forest. Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- Today, the psychiatrist and pharma- The New Hampshire Timberland tration, Department of Transportation, cologist is executive director of the Veterans transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Affairs Department’s National Center for Owners Association was established as a nonprofit organization in 1911, with a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- PTSD, based in White River Junction, Vt. proach Procedures (116); Amdt. No. 3418’’ Since the center was created in 1989, Fried- William R. Brown serving as president. (RIN2120-AA65) received in the Office of the man has expanded it to seven VA medical By 1912, the association had 32 mem- President of the Senate on May 9, 2011; to the centers across the country. He overcame bers. Today, the association celebrates Committee on Commerce, Science, and many skeptics along the way, who believed 100 years of hard work and its more Transportation. the affliction was not a serious disorder. At than 1,400 members representing land EC–1566. A communication from the Senior 71, Friedman now wants to understand how ownership of over 1 million acres. Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- to prevent the disorder and why some sol- The association’s initial objectives tration, Department of Transportation, diers suffer from it while others don’t. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ‘‘What is the difference between resilient were the protection and improvement a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- and vulnerable people?’’ he asked. of timberland and property rights. The members’ efforts focused on planning proach Procedures (33); Amdt. No. 3419’’ f (RIN2120-AA65) received in the Office of the and acting on matters relating to for- STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE President of the Senate on May 9, 2011; to the est management, legislation, and Committee on Commerce, Science, and Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, today I taxes. Today, the association is a Transportation. honor the National Association of Let- statewide coalition of landowners, for- EC–1567. A communication from the Senior ter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food est industry professionals, government Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- Drive. Every year, on the second Satur- officials, and supporters who work to- tration, Department of Transportation, day in May, letter carriers across the gether to promote forest management transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of country collect nonperishable food as and conservation of New Hampshire’s a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- part of the Nation’s largest one-day working forests and to ensure a vibrant proach Procedures; Amdt. No. 3420’’ (RIN2120-AA65) received during adjournment food drive, distributing the donations forest products industry. of the Senate in the Office of the President to local food banks. In these difficult Since its inception, the association of the Senate on April 21, 2011; to the Com- economic times—as families continue has continuously grown and expanded mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- to make ends meet and food banks deal its efforts. Working with the State of tation. with tightening budgets—these efforts New Hampshire, the Federal Govern- EC–1568. A communication from the Senior are especially important. ment, and local governments, the asso- Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is ciation has ensured that New Hamp- tration, Department of Transportation, just one example of how letter carriers shire’s timberlands are managed for transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of work to make a difference in the lives the benefit of timberland owners and, a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- proach Procedures; Amdt. No. 3421’’ of those they serve. Since the food ultimately, the best interests of the (RIN2120-AA65) received during adjournment drive was launched 19 years ago, they timber economy of our great State. To- of the Senate in the Office of the President have collected a billion pounds of food, gether, landowners and forest industry of the Senate on April 21, 2011; to the Com- including 77.3 million pounds last year professionals share the understanding mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- alone. They do all of this in service of that a well-managed forest is essential tation. the communities in which the live and to New Hampshire’s economy and our EC–1569. A communication from the Senior work. And the work they do remains identity. The New Hampshire Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- essential. Even in today’s electronic Timberland Owners Association rep- tration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of society, millions of us depend on letter resents some of the most treasured a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- carriers to deliver everything from characteristics of the Granite State— proach Procedures (12); Amdt. No. 3423’’ birthday cards to life-saving prescrip- teamwork, foresight in innovation, vi- (RIN2120-AA65) received in the Office of the tion medications. sion, and initiative. President of the Senate on May 9, 2011; to the

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A communication from the Senior adjournment of the Senate in the Office of ductivity, or competitive commercial advan- Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- the President of the Senate on April 21, 2011; tage, and for other purposes; to the Com- tration, Department of Transportation, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of and Transportation. tation. a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E f By Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mr. Airspace; Kahului, HI’’ ((RIN2120-AA66) BLUNT, Mr. MANCHIN, Ms. MUR- (Docket No. FAA–2010–1233)) received in the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND KOWSKI, Mr. ENZI, and Mr. COATS): Office of the President of the Senate on May JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 937. A bill to repeal certain barriers to 2, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, domestic fuel production, and for other pur- Science, and Transportation. The following bills and joint resolu- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- EC–1571. A communication from the Senior tions were introduced, read the first ural Resources. Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- and second times by unanimous con- By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mrs. tration, Department of Transportation, sent, and referred as indicated: FEINSTEIN, and Mr. KOHL): transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of By Mr. VITTER: S. 938. A bill to establish a research, devel- a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E S. 927. A bill to require congressional ap- opment, demonstration, and commercial ap- Airspace; Creighton, NE’’ ((RIN2120-AA66) proval before implementation of certain plication program to promote research of ap- (Docket No. FAA–2010–1170)) received during agency actions, and for other purposes; to propriate technologies for heavy duty plug- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- in hybrid vehicles, and for other purposes; to the President of the Senate on April 21, 2011; sources. the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, By Mr. BURR: sources. and Transportation. S. 928. A bill to amend title 38, United By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and EC–1572. A communication from the Senior States Code, to limit the authority of the Mr. CRAPO): Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use bid sav- S. 939. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tration, Department of Transportation, ings on major medical facility projects of the enue Code of 1986 to provide that the volume transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Department of Veterans Affairs to expand or cap for private activity bonds shall not apply a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- change the scope of a major medical facility to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of space; West Yellowstone, MT’’ ((RIN2120- project of the Department, and for other pur- water and sewage facilities; to the Com- AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2010–1209)) received poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- mittee on Finance. in the Office of the President of the Senate fairs. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mrs. on May 4, 2011; to the Committee on Com- By Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, Mr. MCCASKILL, Mr. TESTER, Mr. BROWN merce, Science, and Transportation. SANDERS, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. REED, Mr. of Ohio, Mr. REID, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. EC–1573. A communication from the Senior SCHUMER, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. LEAHY, Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- BROWN of Ohio, and Mr. FRANKEN): S. 929. A bill to establish a comprehensive Mr. REED, Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. tration, Department of Transportation, LAUTENBERG, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mrs. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of literacy program; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. BOXER, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mrs. a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- GILLIBRAND, Mr. COONS, Mr. ROCKE- space; Pueblo, CO’’ ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Mr. CRAPO): FELLER, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. No. FAA–2010–1246)) received in the Office of FRANKEN, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. STABENOW, the President of the Senate on May 9, 2011; to S. 930. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- enue Code of 1986 to provide the same capital Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. JOHNSON of South the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Dakota, Mr. SANDERS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Transportation. gains treatment for art and collectibles as for other investment property and to provide and Mrs. FEINSTEIN): EC–1574. A communication from the Senior S. 940. A bill to reduce the Federal budget Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- that a deduction equal to fair market value shall be allowed for charitable contributions deficit by closing big oil tax loopholes, and tration, Department of Transportation, for other purposes; read the first time. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. COONS, a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- compositions created by the donor; to the and Mr. WHITEHOUSE): space; Taylor, AZ’’ ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket Committee on Finance. By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, Mr. S. 941. A bill to strengthen families’ en- No. FAA–2010–1189)) received in the Office of gagement in the education of their children; the President of the Senate on May 9, 2011; to ISAKSON, Mr. BINGAMAN, and Ms. CANTWELL): to the Committee on Health, Education, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Labor, and Pensions. Transportation. S. 931. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, Ms. COL- EC–1575. A communication from the Senior enue Code of 1986 to reform the rules relating LINS, and Mr. DURBIN): Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- to fractional charitable donations of tan- S. 942. A bill to provide for improved in- tration, Department of Transportation, gible personal property; to the Committee on vestment in national transportation infra- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Finance. structure; to the Committee on Commerce, a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- By Mr. SCHUMER: Science, and Transportation. space; Terre Haute, IN’’ ((RIN2120-AA66) S. 932. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- (Docket No. FAA–2010–1034)) received in the enue Code of 1986 to allow a $1,000 refundable f Office of the President of the Senate on May credit for individuals who are bona fide vol- 9, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, unteer members of volunteer firefighting and Science, and Transportation. emergency medical service organizations; to SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND EC–1576. A communication from the Senior the Committee on Finance. SENATE RESOLUTIONS Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Ms. The following concurrent resolutions COLLINS): tration, Department of Transportation, and Senate resolutions were read, and transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of S. 933. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- enue Code of 1986 to extend and increase the referred (or acted upon), as indicated: space; Kenton, OH’’ ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer By Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself and Mr. No. FAA–2010–1054)) received in the Office of firefighters and emergency medical respond- GRAHAM): the President of the Senate on May 9, 2011; to ers; to the Committee on Finance. S. Res. 175. A resolution expressing the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and By Mr. CASEY: sense of the Senate with respect to ongoing Transportation. S. 934. A bill to amend the Harmonized violations of the territorial integrity and EC–1577. A communication from the Senior Tariff Schedule of the United States to make sovereignty of Georgia and the importance of Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- a technical correction relating to stainless a peaceful and just resolution to the conflict tration, Department of Transportation, steel single-piece exhaust gas manifolds; to within Georgia’s internationally recognized transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Committee on Finance. borders; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- By Mr. BROWN of Ohio: tions. space; Indianapolis Executive Airport, IN’’ S. 935. A bill to require the Secretary of By Ms. MIKULSKI: ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2010–1027)) Veterans Affairs to carry out a program of S. Res. 176. A resolution expressing the received in the Office of the President of the outreach to veterans, and for other purposes; sense of the Senate that the United States Senate on May 9, 2011; to the Committee on to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Postal Service should issue a semipostal Commerce, Science, and Transportation. By Mr. ROCKEFELLER (for himself stamp to support medical research relating EC–1578. A communication from the Senior and Mr. LAUTENBERG): to Alzheimer’s disease; to the Committee on Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- S. 936. A bill to establish the American In- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- tration, Department of Transportation, frastructure Investment Fund and other ac- fairs. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tivities to facilitate investments in infra- By Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mr. a rule entitled ‘‘Revocation of Class E Air- structure projects that significantly enhance INHOFE):

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:46 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10MY6.013 S10MYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with SENATE S2840 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 10, 2011 S. Res. 177. A resolution designating the girls in developing countries through dure under which a higher review of week of May 15 through May 21, 2011, as ‘‘Na- the prevention of child marriage, and specifications may be requested. tional Public Works Week’’; to the Com- for other purposes. S. 489 mittee on the Judiciary. S. 418 At the request of Mr. REED, the name By Mrs. MCCASKILL (for herself and Mr. BLUNT): At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the of the Senator from Washington (Mrs. S. Res. 178. A resolution expressing support name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. MURRAY) was added as a cosponsor of for the designation of May 1, 2011, as ‘‘Silver DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 489, a bill to require certain mortga- Star Service Banner Day’’; considered and 418, a bill to award a Congressional gees to evaluate loans for modifica- agreed to. Gold Medal to the World War II mem- tions, to establish a grant program for By Mr. AKAKA (for himself and Mr. bers of the Civil Air Patrol. State and local government mediation INOUYE): programs, and for other purposes. S. Con. Res. 16. A concurrent resolution au- S. 427 thorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in At the request of Mr. HELLER, his S. 547 the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to name was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha; 427, a bill to withdraw certain land lo- name of the Senator from Michigan considered and agreed to. cated in Clark County, Nevada, from (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- f location, entry, and patent under the sor of S. 547, a bill to direct the Sec- retary of Education to establish an ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS mining laws and disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geo- award program recognizing excellence S. 164 thermal leasing or mineral materials, exhibited by public school system em- At the request of Mr. BROWN of Mas- and for other purposes. ployees providing services to students sachusetts, the names of the Senator S. 456 in pre-kindergarten through higher education. from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS) and the At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Senator from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT) the name of the Senator from Vermont S. 567 were added as cosponsors of S. 164, a (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the bill to repeal the imposition of with- sor of S. 456, a bill to amend the Agri- name of the Senator from Montana holding on certain payments made to cultural Marketing Act of 1946 to re- (Mr. BAUCUS) was added as a cosponsor vendors by government entities. quire monthly reporting to the Sec- of S. 567, a bill to amend the small, S. 222 retary of Agriculture of items con- rural school achievement program and At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, tained in the cold storage survey and the rural and low-income school pro- the name of the Senator from Vermont the dairy products survey of the Na- gram under part B of title VI of the El- (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- tional Agriculture Statistics. ementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. sor of S. 222, a bill to limit investor and S. 457 S. 584 homeowner losses in foreclosures, and At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the for other purposes. the name of the Senator from Vermont name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. S. 245 (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. CORKER, the sor of S. 457, a bill to allow modified S. 584, a bill to establish the Social name of the Senator from New Hamp- bloc voting by cooperative associations Work Reinvestment Commission to shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- of milk producers in connection with a provide independent counsel to Con- sponsor of S. 245, a bill to reduce Fed- referendum on Federal milk marketing gress and the Secretary of Health and eral spending in a responsible manner. order reform. Human Services on policy issues asso- S. 362 S. 458 ciated with recruitment, retention, re- At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, search, and reinvestment in the profes- the name of the Senator from Cali- the name of the Senator from Vermont sion of social work, and for other pur- fornia (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a co- (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- poses. sponsor of S. 362, a bill to amend the sor of S. 458, a bill to amend the Fed- S. 587 Public Health Service Act to provide eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to At the request of Mr. CASEY, the for a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative, and establish and enforce a maximum so- name of the Senator from California for other purposes. matic cell count requirement for fluid (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor S. 385 milk. of S. 587, a bill to amend the Safe At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the S. 459 Drinking Water Act to repeal a certain name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, exemption for hydraulic fracturing, CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. the name of the Senator from Vermont and for other purposes. 385, a bill to include nonprofit and vol- (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- S. 634 unteer ground and air ambulance crew sor of S. 459, a bill to amend the Food, At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the members and first responders for cer- Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 name of the Senator from Massachu- tain benefits. to preserve certain rates for the milk setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- S. 411 income loss contract program. sponsor of S. 634, a bill to ensure that At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the S. 463 the courts of the United States may names of the Senator from Maryland At the request of Mr. BEGICH, the provide an impartial forum for claims (Ms. MIKULSKI) and the Senator from name of the Senator from Minnesota brought by United States citizens and Wyoming (Mr. ENZI) were added as co- (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- others against any railroad organized sponsors of S. 411, a bill to amend title sponsor of S. 463, a bill to amend part as a separate legal entity, arising from 38, United States Code, to authorize B of title II of the Elementary and Sec- the deportation of United States citi- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ondary Education Act of 1965 to pro- zens and others to Nazi concentration enter into agreements with States and mote effective STEM teaching and camps on trains owned or operated by nonprofit organizations to collaborate learning. such railroad, and by the heirs and sur- in the provision of case management S. 468 vivors of such persons. services associated with certain sup- At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, S. 668 ported housing programs for veterans, the name of the Senator from Indiana At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the and for other purposes. (Mr. COATS) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from New Hamp- S. 414 of S. 468, a bill to amend the Federal shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the Water Pollution Control Act to clarify sponsor of S. 668, a bill to remove names of the Senator from Louisiana the authority of the Administrator to unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats (Ms. LANDRIEU) and the Senator from disapprove specifications of disposal from seniors’ personal health decisions Montana (Mr. TESTER) were added as sites for the discharge of, dredged or by repealing the Independent Payment cosponsors of S. 414, a bill to protect fill material, and to clarify the proce- Advisory Board.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:46 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10MY6.026 S10MYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with SENATE May 10, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2841 S. 701 S. 906 has for some years provided funding to At the request of Mr. BENNET, the At the request of Mr. WICKER, the conduct research and development for name of the Senator from Connecticut names of the Senator from Indiana the modernization of this industry, in (Mr. LIEBERMAN) was added as a co- (Mr. LUGAR) and the Senator from association with private industry part- sponsor of S. 701, a bill to amend sec- Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS) were added as ners. Despite the significant potential tion 1120A(c) of the Elementary and cosponsors of S. 906, a bill to prohibit benefits of hybrid trucks, however, re- Secondary Education Act of 1965 to as- taxpayer funded abortions and to pro- search in this area was eliminated re- sure comparability of opportunity for vide for conscience protections, and for cently to focus on passenger vehicles. educationally disadvantaged students. other purposes. This decision was shortsighted. S. 718 S. 926 Truck operators in Maine and around At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the the country are again being hard hit by names of the Senator from North Da- name of the Senator from Rhode Island increases in the price of diesel fuel. kota (Mr. HOEVEN) and the Senator (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- Given that our nation relies upon the from Louisiana (Mr. VITTER) were sponsor of S. 926, a bill to amend the trucking industry to keep our economy added as cosponsors of S. 718, a bill to Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to running by providing timely delivery of amend the Federal Insecticide, Fun- permanently prohibit the conduct of food, industrial products, and raw ma- gicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve offshore drilling on the outer Conti- terials, we must develop alternatives the use of certain registered pesticides. nental Shelf in the Mid-Atlantic and that make the industry less susceptible S. 800 North Atlantic planning areas. to dramatic changes in oil prices. Hy- At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the S.J. RES. 10 brid power technologies offer tremen- dous promise of reducing this critical name of the Senator from Michigan At the request of Mr. HATCH, the (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. industry’s dependence on oil. Trucks consume large amounts of sor of S. 800, a bill to amend the Safe, HELLER) was added as a cosponsor of Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Trans- S.J. Res. 10, a joint resolution pro- imported fuels. Successfully transi- portation Equity Act: A Legacy for posing an amendment to the Constitu- tioning trucks to hybrid power tech- Users to reauthorize and improve the tion of the United States relative to nology will reduce our Nation’s oil con- safe routes to school program. balancing the budget. sumption and improve our energy secu- rity. The Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle S. 844 S. RES. 80 Research, Development, and Dem- At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, the At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name name of the Senator from North Caro- onstration Act directs the Department of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. of Energy to expand its research in ad- lina (Mrs. HAGAN) was added as a co- BLUMENTHAL) was added as a cosponsor sponsor of S. 844, a bill to provide in- vanced energy storage technologies to of S. Res. 80, a resolution condemning include hybrid trucks as well as pas- centives for States and local edu- the Government of Iran for its state- cational agencies to implement com- senger vehicles. Current hybrid tech- sponsored persecution of its Baha’i mi- nology works well for cars that can be prehensive reforms and innovative nority and its continued violation of strategies that are designed to lead to made with lightweight materials and the International Covenants on Human travel short distances. Trucks need to significant improvement in outcomes Rights. for all students and significant reduc- be constructed with heavy materials S. RES. 174 tions in achievement gaps among sub- commensurate with the heavy loads At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, the groups of students, and for other pur- they carry and, if they are going to be name of the Senator from California poses. plug-in hybrids, travel relatively long (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- distances between charges. Thus ad- S. 868 sponsor of S. Res. 174, a resolution ex- vances in battery and other tech- At the request of Mr. HATCH, the pressing the sense of the Senate that names of the Senator from Missouri nologies are needed to make plug-in effective sharing of passenger informa- trucks commercially viable and will re- (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator from Georgia tion from inbound international flight quire more advanced technology than (Mr. CHAMBLISS) and the Senator from manifests is a crucial component of our is required for passenger cars. North Dakota (Mr. HOEVEN) were added national security and that the Depart- Grant recipients will be required to as cosponsors of S. 868, a bill to restore ment of Homeland Security must complete two phases. In phase one, re- the longstanding partnership between maintain the information sharing cipients must build one plug-in hybrid the States and the Federal Government standards required under the 2007 Pas- truck, collect data, and make perform- in managing the Medicaid program. senger Name Record Agreement be- ance comparisons with traditional S. 891 tween the United States and the Euro- trucks. Recipients who show promise At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the pean Union. in phase one will be invited to enter names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. f into phase two where they must ROBERTS) and the Senator from New produce 50 plug-in hybrid trucks and Mexico (Mr. BINGAMAN) were added as STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS report on the technological and market cosponsors of S. 891, a bill to amend obstacles to widespread production. title XVIII of the Social Security Act By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, The bill will also sponsor two smaller to provide for the recognition of at- Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. KOHL): programs to deal with drive-train tending physician assistants as attend- S. 938. A bill to establish a research, issues and the impact of the wide use of ing physicians to serve hospice pa- development, demonstration, and com- plug-in hybrid technology on the elec- tients. mercial application program to pro- trical grid. In total, the bill authorizes S. 896 mote research of appropriate tech- the expenditure of $16 million for each At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the nologies for heavy duty plug-in hybrid of fiscal years 2012, 2013, and 2014. name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. vehicles, and for other purposes; to the We need a comprehensive approach to SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- modernize commercial transportation 896, a bill to amend the Public Land sources. in the 21st century. The Heavy Duty Corps Act of 1993 to expand the author- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, today I Hybrid Vehicle Research, Develop- ization of the Secretaries of Agri- am reintroducing the Heavy Duty Hy- ment, and Demonstration Act is one culture, Commerce, and the Interior to brid Vehicle Research, Development, vital piece of that approach. provide service opportunities for young and Demonstration Act, along with my Americans; help restore the nation’s colleagues Senator FEINSTEIN and Sen- By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. natural, cultural, historic, archae- ator KOHL. This bill will accelerate re- COONS, and Mr. WHITEHOUSE): ological, recreational and scenic re- search of plug-in hybrid technologies S. 941. A bill to strengthen families sources; train a new generation of pub- for heavy duty trucks. engagement in the education of their lic land managers and enthusiasts; and The Federal Government, through children; to the Committee on Health, promote the value of public service. the 21st Century Truck Partnership, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:18 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10MY6.015 S10MYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with SENATE S2842 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 10, 2011 Mr. REED. Mr. President, today I in- required to set aside for parental in- (5) Positive benefits for children, youth, troduce the Family Engagement in volvement and encouraging States to families, and schools are maximized through Education Act with my colleagues Sen- use some of their Title I funding to effective family engagement that— (A) is a shared responsibility in which ator COONS and Senator WHITEHOUSE. I support local family engagement cen- schools and other community agencies and thank Representative PLATTS for intro- ters in education. organizations are committed to reaching out ducing the House companion of this bi- Developed with the National Family, to engage families in meaningful ways and partisan bill. School, and Community Engagement families are committed to actively sup- Our legislation will strengthen fam- Working Group, which includes organi- porting their children’s learning and devel- ily engagement in education at the zations such as National PTA, United opment; local, State, and national levels. It will Way Worldwide, Harvard Family Re- (B) is continuous across a child’s life from empower parents by increasing school search Project, and National Council of birth to young adulthood; and district resources dedicated to family La Raza, and endorsed by hundreds of (C) reinforces learning that takes place in all settings. engagement activities from 1 percent local, State, and national organiza- to 2 percent of the district Title I allo- (b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to tions, this legislation represents the strengthen families’ engagement in the edu- cation. It will also improve quality of broad consensus that we must do a bet- cation of their children. family engagement practices at the ter job of engaging families in all as- SEC. 4. AMENDMENT REFERENCES. school level by requiring school dis- pects of their children’s education. Except as otherwise expressly provided, tricts to develop and implement stand- I urge my colleagues to cosponsor the whenever in this Act an amendment or re- ards-based policies and practices for Family Engagement in Education Act, peal is expressed in terms of an amendment family-school partnerships. It will and to work for its inclusion in the to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, build State and local capacity for effec- forthcoming debate to reauthorize and the reference shall be considered to be made tive family engagement in education renew the Elementary and Secondary to a section or other provision of the Ele- by setting aside 1 percent of the State mentary and Secondary Education Act of Education Act. 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.). Title I allocation for local family en- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- SEC. 5. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION. gagement in education centers to pro- sent that the text of the bill be printed (a) FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND RESPONSI- vide innovative programming and serv- in the RECORD. BILITY FUND.—Title I (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) ices, such as leadership training and There being no objection, the text of is amended by adding after section 1004 the family literacy, to local families and to the bill was ordered to be printed in following: remove barriers to family engagement, the RECORD, as follows: ‘‘SEC. 1005. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND RESPON- and for supporting state-level activi- S. 941 SIBILITY FUND. ties. Finally, our bill will restructure Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Each State educational the Parent Information Resource Cen- resentatives of the United States of America in agency may reserve not more than 1 percent ters so that they can provide statewide Congress assembled, of such agency’s allocated funds under sec- tion 1122 for each fiscal year for use as pro- technical assistance in line with the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Family En- vided in subsection (b). quality framework developed by the ‘‘(b) USE OF RESERVED FUNDS.—From the gagement in Education Act of 2011’’. U.S. Department of Education, Harvard amounts reserved for each fiscal year under Family Research Project, and South- SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. subsection (a), each State educational agen- The table of contents for this Act is as fol- cy shall— west Educational Development Labora- lows: tory. At the national level, our legisla- ‘‘(1) reserve not less than 85 percent for Sec. 1. Short title. Local Family Engagement Centers under tion will require the Secretary of Edu- Sec. 2. Table of contents. cation to convene practitioners, re- section 1006; and Sec. 3. Findings; purpose. ‘‘(2) reserve not more than 15 percent for Sec. 4. Amendment references. searchers, and other experts in the State educational agency capacity for family field of family engagement in edu- Sec. 5. Family engagement in education. Sec. 6. State plans. engagement activities under section 1007.’’. cation to develop recommended Sec. 7. Local educational agency plans. (b) LOCAL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CENTERS metrics for measuring the quality and Sec. 8. Family engagement in education pol- PROGRAM.—Title I (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) is outcomes of family engagement in a icy. amended by adding after section 1005, as child’s education. Sec. 9. Prevention and intervention pro- added by subsection (a), the following: Research demonstrates that family grams for children and youth ‘‘SEC. 1006. LOCAL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CEN- engagement in a child’s education in- who are neglected, delinquent, TERS PROGRAM. creases student achievement, improves or at risk. ‘‘(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section is to establish and operate Local Family En- attendance, and reduces dropout rates. Sec. 10. High-quality teachers and prin- cipals. gagement Centers and to evaluate the useful- A recent study by Anne Seitsinger and Sec. 11. Family engagement in education ness and effectiveness of innovative ap- Steven Brand at the University of programs. proaches demonstrated by these centers in Rhode Island’s Center for School Im- Sec. 12. Definitions. engaging families in their children’s edu- provement and Educational Policy Sec. 13. Conforming amendments. cation by providing training, services, sup- found that students whose parents sup- Sec. 14. Government Accountability Office ports, and opportunities that meet families’ study and report. needs and remove barriers to their engage- port their education through learning Sec. 15. Federal coordination of family en- activities at home and discuss the im- ment in their children’s education to im- gagement in education pro- prove student achievement. portance of education perform better in gramming. ‘‘(b) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.—From the funds school. Yet too often, family engage- SEC. 3. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. reserved to carry out this section under sec- ment is not built into our school im- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- tion 1005(b)(1), a State educational agency provement efforts in a systematic way. lowing: shall award grants or enter into contracts The Family Engagement in Education (1) Family engagement in a child’s edu- and cooperative agreements with eligible en- Act will promote meaningful family cation raises student achievement, improves tities to establish and operate Local Family engagement policies and programs at behavior and attendance, decreases drop-out Engagement Centers. rates, and improves the emotional and phys- ‘‘(c) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—In this section, the the national, State, and local levels to ical well-being of children. term ‘eligible entity’ means a private, non- ensure that all students are on track to (2) Families are critical determinants of profit organization that— be career and college-ready. children’s school readiness as well as of stu- ‘‘(1) has a demonstrated record of working The bill builds on my successful ef- dents’ decision to pursue higher education. with low-income parents and families in the forts in the last reauthorization of the (3) Effective family engagement is a great community; Elementary and Secondary Education equalizer for students, contributing to their ‘‘(2) is located in a community with ele- Act, the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act, increased academic achievement, regardless mentary schools and secondary schools that to incorporate provisions throughout of parents’ education level, ethnicity, or so- receive funds under part A and is accessible the law to strengthen and boost paren- cioeconomic background. to families of students in those schools; and (4) Family engagement can raise student ‘‘(3) is partnering with 1 or more local edu- tal involvement. It is also in line with academic achievement so substantially that cational agencies or 1 or more schools that the Administration’s blueprint for re- schools would need to increase spending by receive funds under part A. authorization, which calls for doubling more than $1,000 per pupil to gain the same ‘‘(d) APPLICATION FOR GRANTS.—To receive the amount that school districts are results. a grant under this section, an eligible entity

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Family Engagement Center; as added by subsection (b), the following: ‘‘(F) Review the family engagement in edu- ‘‘(4) information that the applicant will ‘‘SEC. 1007. STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY CAPAC- cation component of the State plan prepared structure and operate a center of sufficient ITY FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AC- under section 1111(d) and submit to the State scope and quality adequate to serve the TIVITIES. educational agency and to the Governor any ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Each State educational needs of the local area in which it is located; recommendations of the Council for modi- agency shall administer and expend funds re- ‘‘(5) a description of the entity’s experience fications to the plan. served under section 1005(b)(2) to— in providing training, services, and support ‘‘(G) Visit local educational agencies, ‘‘(1) provide for the establishment of a to low-income parents and families, English schools, and other learning settings to sup- statewide family engagement coordinating language learners, minorities, parents of stu- port the implementation and monitoring of council; and dents with disabilities, parents of homeless family engagement in education policies, ‘‘(2) support the development and imple- students, foster parents, and parents of mi- practices, and uses of funds. mentation of a statewide family engagement grant students; ‘‘(c) USES OF FUNDS.—Each State may use ‘‘(6) a description of the collaboration with in education plan. funds reserved under section 1005(b)(2) to ‘‘(b) STATE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COORDI- the local educational agency or school per- support the development and implementa- NATING COUNCILS.— sonnel in the geographic area to be served by tion of the statewide family engagement in the center; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Each State educational education plan described in section 1111(d) ‘‘(7) a description of the steering com- agency that receives funds under part A through activities such as— mittee, a majority of whose members are shall establish a State Family Engagement ‘‘(1) supporting an office or staff positions parents of students in schools that receive Coordinating Council (referred to in this sec- within the agency dedicated to family en- funds under part A, that will direct and im- tion as a ‘Council’) to ensure coordination gagement; plement the activities of the Local Family and integration of family engagement in ‘‘(2) carrying out the State’s responsibil- Engagement Center; education activities across the education ities under the Local Family Engagement ‘‘(8) a description of how the entity will co- spectrum. Centers Program under section 1006; ordinate its efforts with the Statewide Fam- ‘‘(2) REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY.—Each ‘‘(3) developing and implementing a state- ily Engagement Centers under subpart 16 of Council shall report to the Governor and the wide data collection and evaluation system part D of title V in the State; Chief State School Officer of the State on on family engagement metrics to identify ‘‘(9) information that the applicant is capa- the Council’s findings and recommendations schools that would benefit from training and ble of meeting milestones or deadlines as the regarding family engagement in education support related to family engagement in State educational agency may prescribe; and and such other information as the Governor education; ‘‘(10) such other information as the State may request. ‘‘(4) reviewing local educational agencies’ educational agency determines necessary. ‘‘(3) APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS.— family engagement policies and practices as ‘‘(e) USES OF FUNDS.—An eligible entity ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Governor of the provided by sections 1112(b)(1)(P) and 1118(i), that receives a grant under this section shall State, in consultation with the State edu- and evaluating the use of funds under this establish and operate a Local Family En- cational agency, shall determine the number subsection; gagement Center and use the grant funds to of members to serve on the Council and their ‘‘(5) coordinating technical assistance and provide training, services, and supports to term of office, and shall appoint such mem- support to local educational agencies with engage families in their children’s education bers, initially, for a full term or for a period schools that would benefit from training and and to build the school-family partnerships of less than a full term, as the Governor de- support related to family engagement in necessary to ensure that all children are on termines appropriate. Such members shall education with the Statewide Family En- track to graduate from high school ready for include representatives of— gagement Centers; college and careers, such as through— ‘‘(i) State educational agency programs, ‘‘(6) developing curricula for professional ‘‘(1) assisting parents and families in un- Statewide Family Engagement Centers development for teachers, principals, school derstanding how they can improve student under subpart 16 of part D of title V, and librarians, and other school leaders on im- achievement, including how to access ongo- Local Family Engagement Centers under proving family engagement in education; ing student performance data and related in- section 1006 operating in the State; ‘‘(7) developing standards and curricula for formation to support learning in the class- ‘‘(ii) parent training and information cen- family engagement in education for teacher room with activities at home, and in after- ters and community parent resource centers and principal preparation programs; and school and extracurricular activities; assisted under sections 671 and 672 of the In- ‘‘(8) coordinating statewide services re- ‘‘(2) training parents and families on effec- dividuals with Disabilities Education Act, lated to early education, higher education, tive ongoing communication with their chil- operating in the State; child health and welfare, after-school pro- dren, teachers, principals, counselors, ad- ‘‘(iii) the State parent teacher association grams, community service-learning pro- ministrators, and other school personnel; and other parent groups; grams, and other programs to develop co- ‘‘(3) providing direct services to families, ‘‘(iv) family members, students, teachers, ordinated family engagement in education such as home visitation, family literacy pro- and school administrators; policies, practices, and services.’’. grams, and health and behavioral health ‘‘(v) the State’s advisory council on early (d) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of services to meet the needs of families and re- childhood education and care; contents in section 2 of the Elementary and move barriers for engaging in the education ‘‘(vi) colleges and universities; and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended of their children; ‘‘(vii) nonprofit organizations and State by inserting after the item relating to sec- ‘‘(4) providing advocacy services to ensure governmental agencies serving children and tion 1004 the following: that families can fully participate in their families. ‘‘Sec. 1005. Family engagement and respon- children’s education; ‘‘(B) RESTRICTION ON GOVERNMENT EMPLOY- sibility fund. ‘‘(5) providing supports such as transpor- EES.—Not more than 50 percent of the Coun- ‘‘Sec. 1006. Local Family Engagement Cen- tation, childcare, and meals to facilitate cil members shall be employees of a State or ters Program. families’ engagement in programs imple- local unit of government. ‘‘Sec. 1007. State educational agency capac- mented or assisted by the Center; ‘‘(4) DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL.—Duties of the ity for family engagement ac- ‘‘(6) assisting parents and families in un- Council shall include any duties the Gov- tivities.’’. derstanding how they can prepare their chil- ernor may specify and the following duties: SEC. 6. STATE PLANS. dren academically, socially, and financially ‘‘(A) Establish a statewide vision of family (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1111(d) (20 U.S.C. for postsecondary education, including early engagement in education that is consistent 6311(d)) is amended to read as follows: awareness of the availability of student fi- with, and leverages, Federal family engage- ‘‘(d) FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.—Each State nancial assistance; and ment in education resources and initiatives. plan shall include a plan for strengthening ‘‘(7) improving the coordination, avail- ‘‘(B) Encourage consistency in family en- family engagement in education. Each such ability, and effectiveness of integrated serv- gagement in education policies and practices plan shall, at a minimum, include—

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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION opment on family engagement in education and schedule for review and approval of local POLICY. for school staff, parent leadership training, educational agency engagement policies and (a) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY DEVELOP- family literacy and numeracy programs, practices pursuant to sections 1112(e)(3) and MENT OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES.—Section home visitation programs, family vol- 1118(i); 1118 (20 U.S.C. 6318) is amended— unteerism programs, and other innovative ‘‘(2) a description of the State’s system and (1) by redesignating subsections (a) programs that meaningfully engage families. process for assessing local educational agen- through (h) as subsections (b) through (i), re- ‘‘(iii) Developing and implementing local cy implementation of section 1118 respon- spectively; and educational agency family engagement in sibilities; (2) by inserting before subsection (b), as re- education data-collection systems and indi- ‘‘(3) a description of the State’s criteria for designated by paragraph (1), the following: cators. identifying local educational agencies that ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Each local educational ‘‘(iv) Assessing and providing recommenda- would benefit from training and support re- agency and each school receiving funds tions on school family engagement in edu- lated to family engagement in education; under this part shall develop policies and cation policies, practices, and use of funds. ‘‘(4) a description of the State’s statewide practices for family engagement in edu- ‘‘(v) Providing technical assistance and system of technical assistance and support cation that meet the following principles and training to schools on the implementation for local educational agencies and schools on standards for family-school partnerships: and assessment of family engagement in edu- family engagement in education; ‘‘(1) Welcome all families to be active par- cation policies and practices. ‘‘(5) an assurance that the State will refer ticipants in the life of the school, so that ‘‘(vi) Providing additional support to to Statewide Family Engagement Centers they feel valued, connected to each other and schools that have been identified for im- those local educational agencies that would to school staff and to what students are provement under section 1116(b) to assist in benefit from training and support related to learning in class. their implementation of family engagement family engagement in education; ‘‘(2) Communicate effectively by ensuring in education, including the hiring and main- ‘‘(6) a plan for using funds received under regular two-way, meaningful communication tenance of family engagement coordinators. section 1005; between family members and local edu- ‘‘(vii) Partnering with Local Family En- ‘‘(7) a description of the relationship be- cational agency and school staff in a man- gagement Centers or community-based orga- tween the State educational agency and ner, language, and with technology that fam- nizations to identify community resources, Statewide and Local Family Engagement ily members can understand and access. services, and supports to remove economic Centers, parent training and information ‘‘(3) Support student success by fostering obstacles to family engagement in education centers, and community parent resource cen- continuous collaboration between family by meeting families’ needs. ters in the State established under sections members and local educational agency and ‘‘(viii) Supporting schools and eligible en- 671 and 672 of the Individuals with Disabil- school staff to support student learning and tities in the development of early childhood ities Education Act; and healthy development at school and at home. programs that promote family engagement ‘‘(8) a plan for establishing a State Family ‘‘(4) Speak up for every child and empower in education and school readiness. Engagement Coordinating Council or, if a family members to be advocates for all stu- ‘‘(ix) Establishing and supporting an advi- similar entity exists, a description of the dents within the school. sory group comprised of families, educators, composition and activities of such similar ‘‘(5) Ensure that family members, local and nonprofit organizations to develop rec- entity.’’. educational agencies, and school staff are ommendations to strengthen family engage- equal partners in family engagement in edu- ment in education from birth to young (b) REPORTS.— cation decisionmaking. adulthood. (1) ANNUAL STATE REPORT.—Section 1111(h)(4) (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(4)) is amended— ‘‘(6) Collaborate with community organiza- ‘‘(x) Assisting schools in the development, (A) in subparagraph (F), by striking ‘‘and’’ tions and groups to turn the school into a implementation, and assessment of family after the semicolon; hub of community life. engagement in education plans. (B) in subparagraph (G), by striking the pe- ‘‘(7) Create a continuum of family engage- ‘‘(xi) Monitoring and evaluating the family riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; ment in education in student learning and engagement in education policies and prac- and development from birth to young adulthood. tices funded under this section. (C) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(8) Train and support superintendents, ‘‘(xii) Partnering with Local Family En- ‘‘(H) the number of schools and the name principals, and teachers to fully engage fam- gagement Centers or Statewide Family En- of each school that would benefit from train- ilies in the education of their children.’’. gagement Centers to assist the local edu- (b) WRITTEN POLICY.—Section 1118(b)(2), as ing and support related to family engage- cational agency and participating schools in redesignated by subsection (a), is amended— ment in education, the reason why such the implementation of this section. (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘(e)’’ school was so identified, and the measures ‘‘(xiii) Supporting other activities ap- and inserting ‘‘(f)’’; taken to address the need for training and proved in the local education agency’s plan (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking ‘‘and’’ support; and for improving family engagement.’’. after the semicolon; (e) SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POL- ‘‘(I) information on the State educational (3) in subparagraph (F), by striking the pe- ICY.—Section 1118(c)(1), as redesignated by agency’s family engagement in education riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; subsection (a), is amended in the first sen- programs and activities.’’. and tence by striking ‘‘(c) through (f)’’ and in- (2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—Section 1111(j) (4) by adding at the end the following: serting ‘‘(d) through (g)’’. (20 U.S.C. 6311(j)) is amended by inserting ‘‘(G) participate in evaluations of the effec- (f) SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIGH STU- ‘‘the development and implementation of tiveness of family engagement in education DENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.—Section policies and procedures for family engage- strategies and policies; and 1118(e), as redesignated by subsection (a), is ment in education,’’ after ‘‘reliable,’’. ‘‘(H) participate in developing rec- amended— SEC. 7. LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY PLANS. ommendations for creating a positive school (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1112(b)(1)(P) (20 climate and safe and healthy schools.’’. by striking ‘‘subsection (b)’’ and inserting U.S.C. 6312(b)(1)(P)) is amended to read as (c) RESERVATION.—Section 1118(b)(3)(A), as ‘‘subsection (c)’’; and follows: redesignated by subsection (a), is amended to (2) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting ‘‘(P) a description of the strategy the local read as follows: the following: educational agency will use to implement ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each local educational ‘‘(1) describe the school’s responsibility and assess family engagement in education agency shall reserve not less than 2 percent to— under section 1118;’’. of its allocation under subpart 2 to carry out ‘‘(A) provide high-quality curriculum and (b) ENGAGEMENT IN DEVELOPING PLANS.— this section.’’. instruction in a supportive and effective Section 1112(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)(1)) is (d) RESERVED FUNDS.—Section 1118(b)(3), as learning environment that enables the chil- amended— redesignated by subsection (a), is amended— dren served under this part to meet the (1) by redesignating subparagraph (Q) as (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and State’s student academic achievement subparagraph (S); (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respec- standards, and the ways in which each par- (2) in subparagraph (P), by striking ‘‘and’’ tively; and ent will support their children’s learning, after the semicolon; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the such as— (3) by inserting after subparagraph (P) the following: ‘‘(i) monitoring attendance and homework following: ‘‘(B) USE OF FUNDS.—Funds reserved under completion; ‘‘(Q) a description of how the local edu- subparagraph (A) may be used for purposes ‘‘(ii) volunteering in their child’s class- cational agency will engage families in the including the following: room or school; and development, implementation, and assess- ‘‘(i) Increasing capacity through establish- ‘‘(iii) participating, as appropriate, in deci- ment of local educational agency plans; ment of a dedicated office or dedicated per- sions relating to the education of their chil- ‘‘(R) a description of how the local edu- sonnel within the local educational agency dren and positive use of extracurricular cation agency will improve teacher and prin- or at the school level for family engagement time; and cipal knowledge and skills in effectively en- in education. ‘‘(B) engage family members in the devel- gaging parents in their children’s education; ‘‘(ii) Supporting schools and nonprofit or- opment of recommendations for student at- and’’. ganizations in providing professional devel- tendance, expectations, behavior, and school

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safety, including the development of reason- agency or alternative education program re- ‘‘(b) GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION.—In award- able disciplinary policies and behavioral ceiving the child or youth following their pe- ing grants under this section, the Secretary interventions, such as the implementation of riod of service under this subpart.’’. shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that school-wide positive behavior interventions SEC. 10. HIGH-QUALITY TEACHERS AND PRIN- a grant is— and supports and the phase-out of out-of- CIPALS. ‘‘(1) awarded for a Statewide Family En- school suspension and expulsion; and’’. (a) STATE APPLICATION CONTENTS.—Section gagement Center in each State and outlying SEC. 9. PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PRO- 2112(b) (20 U.S.C. 6612(b)) is amended by add- area; and GRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH ing at the end the following: ‘‘(2) in an amount of not less than WHO ARE NEGLECTED, DELIN- ‘‘(13) A description of how the State edu- $500,000.’’. QUENT, OR AT RISK. cational agency will improve teacher and (d) APPLICATIONS.—Section 5563 (20 U.S.C. (a) STATE PLAN AND STATE AGENCY APPLI- principal knowledge and skill in effectively 7273b) is amended to read as follows: CATIONS.—Section 1414 (20 U.S.C. 6434) is engaging families in their children’s edu- ‘‘SEC. 5563. APPLICATIONS. amended— cation.’’. (1) in subsection (a)(1)— ‘‘(a) SUBMISSIONS.—Each statewide non- (b) STATE ACTIVITIES.—Section 2113(c) (20 profit organization, or a consortium of such (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ U.S.C. 6613(c)) is amended— after the semicolon; an organization and a State educational (1) by redesignating paragraphs (12) agency, that desires a grant under section (B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as through (18) as paragraphs (13) through (19), subparagraph (D); and 5562 shall submit an application to the Sec- respectively; and retary at such time, in such manner, and ac- (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the (2) by inserting after paragraph (11) the fol- following: companied by such information as the Sec- lowing: retary may require. ‘‘(C) that contains an assurance that each ‘‘(12) Training of teachers and principals on ‘‘(b) CONTENTS.—Each application sub- child or youth serviced by the program will how to effectively engage families in their have a transition plan developed in partner- mitted under paragraph (1) shall include, at children’s education.’’. a minimum, the following: ship with families and aftercare providers SEC. 11. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION that will place the child or youth on a path ‘‘(1) A description of the applicant’s ap- PROGRAMS. proach to family engagement in education, to career and college readiness; and’’; and (a) HEADING.—The heading for subpart 16 of including the use of strength-based strate- (2) in subsection (c)— part D of title V is amended to read as fol- gies. (A) by redesignating paragraphs (15) lows: through (19) as paragraphs (17) through (21), ‘‘(2) A description of the applicant’s plan ‘‘Subpart 16—Family Engagement in respectively; and for building a statewide infrastructure for Education Programs’’. (B) by inserting after paragraph (14) the family engagement in education, that in- (b) FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.—Section 5561 (20 following: cludes— U.S.C. 7273) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(15) describes how the State agency will ‘‘(A) management capacity and govern- implement family engagement in education ‘‘SEC. 5561. PURPOSES. ance; policies and practices that align with section ‘‘The purposes of this subpart are the fol- ‘‘(B) statewide leadership; 1118; lowing: ‘‘(C) systemic services for family engage- ‘‘(16) includes an assurance that the State ‘‘(1) To provide financial support to non- ment in education; agency will establish, for each child or youth profit organizations to build the capacity of ‘‘(D) capacity building for State edu- served under this subpart, an educational and provide technical assistance and train- cational agencies, local educational agen- services and transition plan that is devel- ing to States and local educational agencies cies, and schools; oped in consultation with the child or youth, in the implementation and enhancement of ‘‘(E) alignment with title I; and family members of the child or youth, and successful systemic and effective family en- ‘‘(F) learning and improvement. the local educational agency or alternative gagement policies, programs, and activities ‘‘(3) A description of the applicant’s experi- education program that will receive the that lead to improvements in student devel- ence in providing training, information, and child or youth following their period of serv- opment and academic achievement. support to State educational agencies, local ice under this subpart;’’. ‘‘(2) To assist State educational agencies, educational agencies, schools, and nonprofit (b) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY APPLICA- local educational agencies, and community- organizations on family engagement in edu- TIONS.—Section 1423 (20 U.S.C. 6453) is based organizations in strengthening part- cation polices and practices that are effec- amended— nerships among parents (including parents of tive for low-income parents and families, (1) by redesignating paragraphs (9) through children under the age of 6), teachers, prin- English language learners, minorities, par- (13) as paragraphs (11) through (15), respec- cipals, administrators, and other school per- ents of students with disabilities, parents of tively; and sonnel in meeting the educational needs of homeless students, foster parents and stu- (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the fol- children. dents, and parents of migrant students. lowing: ‘‘(3) To support State educational agencies ‘‘(4) An assurance that the applicant will— ‘‘(9) a description of how schools will im- and local educational agencies in developing ‘‘(A) be— plement family engagement in education and strengthening the relationship between ‘‘(i) governed by a board of directors, the policies and practices that align with the parents and their children’s school in order membership of which includes parents of provisions of section 1118; to further the developmental progress of school-aged children; or ‘‘(10) an assurance that the local edu- children. ‘‘(ii) an organization or consortium that cational agency will establish for each child ‘‘(4) To coordinate activities funded under represents the interests of parents; or youth served under this subpart an edu- this subpart with engagement in education ‘‘(B) establish a special advisory com- cational services plan that is developed in initiatives funded under section 1118 and mittee, the membership of which includes— consultation with the child or youth, family other provisions of this Act. ‘‘(i) parents of children from birth through members of the child or youth, and the local ‘‘(5) To assist the Secretary, State edu- young adulthood, who shall constitute a ma- educational agency or alternative education cational agencies, and local educational jority of the members of the special advisory program receiving the child or youth fol- agencies in the coordination and integration committee; lowing their period of service under this sub- of Federal, State, and local services and pro- ‘‘(ii) representatives of the State parent part;’’. grams to engage families in education.’’. teacher association; (c) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR CORREC- (c) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.—Section 5562 (20 ‘‘(iii) representatives of education profes- TIONAL FACILITIES RECEIVING FUNDS UNDER U.S.C. 7273a) is amended to read as follows: sionals with expertise in improving services THIS SECTION.—Section 1425 (20 U.S.C. 6455) is ‘‘SEC. 5562. GRANTS AUTHORIZED. for disadvantaged children; amended— ‘‘(a) STATEWIDE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CEN- ‘‘(iv) representatives of local elementary (1) in paragraph (10), by striking ‘‘and’’ TERS.—The Secretary is authorized to award schools and secondary schools, including stu- after the semicolon; grants for each fiscal year to statewide non- dents, disadvantaged youth, and representa- (2) by striking the period at the end of profit organizations (and consortia of such tives from local youth organizations; and paragraph (11) and inserting a semicolon; and organizations and State educational agen- ‘‘(v) representatives of State educational (3) by adding at the end the following: cies), to establish Statewide Family Engage- agencies and local educational agencies; ‘‘(12) prepare an educational services and ment Centers that provide comprehensive ‘‘(C) use not less than 65 percent of the transition plan for each child or youth training, technical assistance, and capacity funds received under this subpart in each fis- served by the program, in partnership with building to State educational agencies, local cal year to serve local educational agencies, families and aftercare providers, consistent educational agencies, schools identified by schools, and community-based organizations with section 1414(a)(1)(C); and State educational agencies and local edu- that serve high concentrations of low-income ‘‘(13) establish for each child or youth re- cational agencies, organizations that support families and disadvantaged children and siding in the facility and serviced by this family-school partnerships (such as parent- youth, including English language learners, subpart an educational services and transi- teacher associations and Parents as Teachers minorities, parents of students with disabil- tion plan that is developed in consultation organizations), and other organizations that ities, parents of homeless students, foster with the child or youth, family members of carry out parent education and family en- parents and students, and parents of migrant the child or youth, and the local educational gagement in education programs. students;

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‘‘(D) operate a center of sufficient size, (f) ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.—Section receive funds under section 1118 and provide scope, and quality to ensure that the center 5565 (20 U.S.C. 7273d) is amended to read as recommendations on the integration of is adequate to serve the State educational follows: metrics into State accountability and longi- agencies, local educational agencies, and ‘‘SEC. 5565. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. tudinal data systems. community-based organizations; ‘‘(a) MATCHING FUNDS FOR GRANT RE- ‘‘(b) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—The Secretary ‘‘(E) serve urban, suburban, and rural local NEWAL.—For each fiscal year after the first shall appoint an advisory committee, includ- educational agencies and schools; fiscal year for which an organization or con- ing researchers and representatives from na- ‘‘(F) work with— sortium receives assistance under this sub- tional nonprofit organizations with expertise ‘‘(i) State educational agencies and local part, the organization or consortium shall in family engagement in education, to make educational agencies and schools; demonstrate in the application that a por- data-driven recommendations regarding ‘‘(ii) other Statewide Family Engagement tion of the services provided by the organiza- metrics required under subsection (a). Centers assisted under this subpart; tion or consortium is supported through non- ‘‘(c) RESEARCH FOR EFFECTIVE FAMILY EN- ‘‘(iii) Local Family Engagement Centers Federal contributions, which may be in cash GAGEMENT IN EDUCATION.—The Secretary assisted under section 1006; or in-kind. shall reserve not more than 5 percent of ‘‘(iv) parent training and information cen- ‘‘(b) SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION.—Each or- funds appropriated to carry out this subpart ters and community parent resource centers ganization or consortium receiving assist- to conduct research on effective family en- assisted under sections 671 and 672 of the In- ance under this subpart shall submit to the gagement in education, including through dividuals with Disabilities Education Act; Secretary, on an annual basis, information awarding grants and entering into contracts ‘‘(v) clearinghouses; and on the activities it has carried out using with eligible entities. Such research may in- ‘‘(vi) other organizations and agencies; grant funds received under section 5562, in- clude— ‘‘(G) use not less than 30 percent of the cluding reporting on metrics developed ‘‘(1) exploratory research to discover the funds received under this section in each fis- under section 5567. underlying processes or components of fam- cal year to establish or expand technical as- ‘‘(c) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Sec- ily engagement programs that are associated sistance for evidence-based early childhood retary shall reserve not more than 5 percent with improved education outcomes for stu- parent education programs; of the funds appropriated to carry out this dents; ‘‘(H) provide assistance to State edu- subpart to provide technical assistance, by ‘‘(2) research to— cational agencies and local educational grant or contract, for the establishment, de- ‘‘(A) develop culturally sensitive strategies agencies and community-based organizations velopment, and coordination of Statewide or programs for improving family engage- that support family members in areas such Family Engagement Centers, including their ment in education; and as assistance in understanding State and establishment of statewide infrastructures ‘‘(B) rigorously evaluate the impact of local standards and measures of student and for family engagement in education. such strategies or programs on students’ school academic achievement and strategies ‘‘(d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in education outcomes; and for supporting school academic achievement; this subpart shall be construed to prohibit a ‘‘(3) research to— and Statewide Family Engagement Center ‘‘(A) develop professional development pro- ‘‘(I) work with State educational agencies, from— grams intended to enable school personnel to local educational agencies, and schools to ‘‘(1) having its employees or agents meet support parental involvement in education; determine parental needs and the best means with a parent at a site that is not on school and for delivery of services to address such grounds; or ‘‘(B) rigorously evaluate the impact of needs.’’. ‘‘(2) working with another agency that such programs on students’ education out- comes.’’. (e) USES OF FUNDS.—Section 5564 (20 U.S.C. serves children. 7273c) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(e) PARENTAL RIGHTS.—Notwithstanding SEC. 12. DEFINITIONS. any other provision of this subpart— Section 9101 (20 U.S.C. 7801) is amended— ‘‘SEC. 5564. USES OF FUNDS. ‘‘(1) no person (including a parent who edu- (1) by striking paragraph (32); ‘‘Grantees shall use grant funds received cates a child at home, a public school parent, (2) by redesignating paragraphs (20) under section 5562 to provide training, tech- or a private school parent) shall be required through (31) as paragraphs (21) through (32), nical assistance, and capacity building to to participate in any program of parent edu- respectively; State educational agencies, local edu- cation or developmental screening under this (3) by inserting after paragraph (19) the fol- cational agencies, and organizations that subpart; and lowing: support family-school partnerships, to en- ‘‘(2) no program or center assisted under ‘‘(20) FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION.— able those agencies and organizations— this subpart shall take any action that in- The term ‘family engagement in education’ ‘‘(1) to assist parents in participating effec- fringes in any manner on the right of a par- means a shared responsibility— tively in their children’s education and to ent to direct the education of their chil- ‘‘(A) of families and schools for student help their children meet State and local dren.’’. success, in which schools and community- standards, such as assisting parents— (g) FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN INDIAN based organizations are committed to reach- ‘‘(A) to engage in activities that will im- SCHOOLS.—Section 5566 (20 U.S.C. 7273e) is ing out to engage families in meaningful prove student academic achievement, includ- amended to read as follows: ways and families are committed to actively ing understanding how they can support ‘‘SEC. 5566. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN INDIAN supporting their children’s learning and de- learning in the classroom with activities at SCHOOL. velopment; and home and in afterschool and extracurricular ‘‘The Secretary of the Interior, in con- ‘‘(B) that is continuous from birth through programs; sultation with the Secretary of Education, young adulthood and reinforces learning ‘‘(B) to communicate effectively with their shall establish, or enter into contracts and that takes place in the home, school, and children, teachers, principals, counselors, ad- cooperative agreements with local Indian community.’’; and ministrators, and other school personnel; nonprofit parent organizations to establish (4) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(C) to become active participants in the and operate, Local Family Engagement Cen- ‘‘(44) TRIBALLY CONTROLLED SCHOOLS.—The development, implementation, and review of ters and shall establish a national Indian term ‘tribally controlled schools’ means school-parent compacts, family engagement Family Engagement Coordinating Council schools administered by Indian tribes or in education policies, and school planning modeled on the State Family Engagement their delegates pursuant to the Indian Self- and improvement; Coordinating Council as described in section Determination and Education Assistance Act ‘‘(D) to participate in the design and provi- 1007.’’. (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.).’’. sion of assistance to students who are not (h) RESEARCH AND EVALUATION FOR EFFEC- SEC. 13. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. making adequate academic progress; TIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION.— The Act (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) is amended ‘‘(E) to participate in State and local deci- Subpart 16 of part D of title V (20 U.S.C. 7273 by striking— sionmaking; et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the (1) ‘‘parental involvement’’ and ‘‘parent in- ‘‘(F) to train other parents; and following: volvement’’ each place the terms appear and ‘‘(G) to help the parents learn and use ‘‘SEC. 5567. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION FOR inserting ‘‘family engagement’’; technology applied in their children’s edu- FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN EDU- (2) ‘‘involvement of parents’’ each place cation; CATION. the term appears and inserting ‘‘engagement ‘‘(2) to develop and implement, in partner- ‘‘(a) DEVELOPMENT OF METRICS FOR FAMILY of families’’; ship with the State educational agency, a ENGAGEMENT.—Not later than 1 year after (3) ‘‘parental information and resource cen- statewide family engagement in education the date of enactment of the Family Engage- ter’’ each place the term appears and insert- policy and systemic initiatives that will pro- ment in Education Act of 2011, the Director ing ‘‘Statewide Family Engagement Center’’; vide for a continuum of services to remove of the Institute of Education Sciences, after (4) ‘‘parental information and resource cen- barriers for family engagement in education consultation with the advisory committee ters’’ each place the term appears and insert- and support school reform efforts; and established under subsection (b), shall de- ing ‘‘Statewide Family Engagement Cen- ‘‘(3) to develop, implement, and assess fam- velop recommended metrics on family en- ters’’; and ily engagement in education policies and gagement in education for State educational (5) ‘‘involve parents’’ each place the term plans under sections 1112 and 1118.’’. agencies and local educational agencies that appears and inserting ‘‘engage families’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:46 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10MY6.018 S10MYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with SENATE May 10, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2847 SEC. 14. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE (8) Conducting, by arrangement with the Whereas the United States-Georgia Stra- STUDY AND REPORT. Department’s Institute of Education tegic Charter, signed on January 9, 2009, un- (a) STUDY.— Sciences, by contract, or by competition, in- derscores that ‘‘support for each other’s sov- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General novation, research and evaluation on family ereignty, independence, territorial integrity of the United States shall conduct a study, engagement in education consistent with the and inviolability of borders constitutes the and make findings and recommendations re- requirement of section 5567(c) of the Elemen- foundation of our bilateral relations’’; lating to compliance with, and use of funds tary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Whereas, in October 2010, at the meeting of made available for, section 1118 of the Ele- (9) Disseminating effective and innovative the United States-Georgia Charter on Stra- mentary and Secondary Education Act of practices on family engagement to State tegic Partnership, Secretary of State Hillary 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6318), including matters speci- educational agencies, Statewide Family En- Clinton stated, ‘‘The United States will not fied in paragraph (2). gagement Centers and Local Family Engage- waiver in its support for Georgia’s sov- (2) INCLUSIONS.—The study shall include a ment Centers, parent training and informa- ereignty and territorial integrity.’’; review and analysis of— tion centers and community parent resource Whereas the White House released a fact (A) the use of funds reserved by local edu- centers assisted under sections 671 and 672 of sheet on July 24, 2010, calling for ‘‘Russia to cational agencies for family engagement the Individuals with Disabilities Education end its occupation of the Georgian terri- under such section 1118; Act, administrators of title I of the Elemen- tories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia’’ and (B) the innovative, effective, replicable, or tary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 for ‘‘a return of international observers to model family engagement in education poli- U.S.C. 6301 et seq.), and others. the two occupied regions of Georgia’’; cies, practices, and uses of funds of State (10) Coordinating innovation, research, Whereas Vice President Joseph Biden stat- educational agencies and local educational training, and technical assistance activities ed in Tbilisi in July 2009 that the United agencies determined by the Secretary of among Statewide Family Engagement Cen- States ‘‘will not recognize Abkhazia and Education to be in alignment with section ters, Local Family Engagement Centers, and South Ossetia as independent states’’; 1118; regional educational laboratories. Whereas, according to the Government of (C) any barriers to State educational agen- (11) Identifying opportunities for family Georgia’s ‘‘State Strategy on Occupied Ter- cies and local educational agencies in imple- engagement in education collaboration and ritories,’’ the Government of Georgia has menting section 1118; resource sharing among State educational committed itself to a policy of peaceful en- (D) any barriers to Indian tribes and orga- agencies, local educational agencies, and or- gagement, the protection of economic and nizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, ganizations that support family-school part- human rights, freedom of movement, and the and Alaska Native organizations in devel- nerships. preservation of cultural heritage, language, oping, implementing, and assessing family (12) Preparing a biennial report to Con- and identity for the people of Abkhazia and engagement in education policies and prac- gress on family engagement in education, in- South Ossetia; tices; and cluding a summary of activities, perform- Whereas the August 2008 conflict between (E) the use of data collection and reporting ance, and outcomes under sections 1006, 1008, the Governments of Russia and Georgia re- and outcome and assessment systems of 1112, and 1118, and subpart 16 of part D of sulted in civilian and military causalities, State educational agencies and local edu- title V of the Elementary and Secondary the violation of the sovereignty and terri- torial integrity of Georgia, and large num- cational agencies to determine the extent to Education Act of 1965. bers of internally-displaced persons; which family engagement in education is im- (13) Publishing State educational agency Whereas large numbers of persons remain plemented as described in section 1118. family engagement in education plans and displaced as a result of the August 2008 con- (b) REPORT.—Not later than 18 months reports prepared as required by section 1111 flict as well as the earlier conflicts of the after the date of enactment of this Act, the of the Elementary and Secondary Education 1990s; Comptroller General of the United States Act of 1965 on the website of the Department. Whereas the August 12, 2008, ceasefire shall prepare and submit to the Committee (14) Carrying out such other duties as may agreement, agreed to by the Governments of on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of be designated by the Secretary. Russia and Georgia provides that all troops the Senate and the Committee on Education (c) FEDERAL DEPARTMENT AND AGENCY CO- of the Russian Federation shall be with- and Labor of the House of Representatives a OPERATION.—Each department or agency of drawn to pre-conflict positions; report containing the findings and rec- the Federal Government providing programs Whereas the August 12, 2008, ceasefire ommendations resulting from the study con- related to family and community engage- agreement provides that free access shall be ducted under this section. ment in education shall— granted to organizations providing humani- SEC. 15. FEDERAL COORDINATION OF FAMILY (1) cooperate with the efforts of the Direc- tarian assistance in regions affected by vio- ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION PRO- tor described in subsection (a); GRAMMING. lence in August 2008; (2) provide such assistance, statistics, stud- (a) STAFFING.—Not later than 6 months Whereas the recognition by the Govern- ies, reports, information, and advice as the after the date of enactment of this Act, there ment of Russia of Abkhazia and South shall be established in the Department of Director may request, to the extent per- Ossetia on August 26, 2008, was in violation Education dedicated staff, including a Direc- mitted by law; of the sovereignty and territorial integrity tor, for family and community engagement. (3) adjust department or agency staff job of Georgia; (b) DUTIES.—The duties of the Director descriptions to support collaboration and im- Whereas Human Rights Watch concluded shall include the following: plementation of the vision and strategy; and in its World Report 2011 that ‘‘Russia contin- (1) Articulating a national vision of family (4) assign department or agency liaisons to ued to occupy Georgia’s breakaway regions engagement in education. the office to oversee and implement inter- of South Ossetia and Abkhazia and strength- (2) Coordinating and integrating activities agency coordination. ened its military presence in the region by related to family engagement strategies, f establishing a military base and placing an services, and programs within the Depart- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS advanced surface-to-air missile system in ment and across Federal agencies. Abkhazia’’; (3) Providing guidance to Department of- Whereas the parties have taken some con- fices and units on the administration of fam- SENATE RESOLUTION 175—EX- structive steps in recent months, including ily engagement in education programs, com- the resumption of direct flights between munity school programs, and other related PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE Russia and Georgia, Russian troop with- initiatives, such as Promise Neighborhoods. SENATE WITH RESPECT TO ON- drawal from the Georgian village of Perevi, (4) Ensuring consistency in family engage- GOING VIOLATIONS OF THE TER- and regular participation in the Incident ment in education policies and programs RITORIAL INTEGRITY AND SOV- Prevention and Response Mechanism; within the Department. EREIGNTY OF GEORGIA AND THE Whereas these positive steps neither ade- (5) Ensuring consistency in family engage- IMPORTANCE OF A PEACEFUL quately address the humanitarian situation ment in education policies and programs AND JUST RESOLUTION TO THE on the ground nor constitute full compliance with family engagement policies and prac- CONFLICT WITHIN GEORGIA’S with the terms of the August 2008 ceasefire tices of the programs and activities of other agreement; Federal agencies. INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED Whereas, on November 23, 2010, before the (6) Administering the Statewide Family BORDERS European Parliament, Georgian President Engagement Centers under subpart 16 of part Mrs. SHAHEEN (for herself and Mr. Saakashvili declared that ‘‘Georgia will D of title V of the Elementary and Sec- GRAHAM) submitted the following reso- never use force to restore its territorial in- ondary Education Act of 1965 and the Full lution; which was referred to the Com- tegrity and sovereignty’’; Service Community Schools program. Whereas Secretary of State Clinton stated (7) Developing, in consultation with the mittee on Foreign Relations: in Tbilisi on July 5, 2010, ‘‘We continue to public through an invitation for public com- S. RES 175 call for Russia to abide by the August 2008 ment in the Federal Register, a plan for in- Whereas, since 1993, the territorial integ- cease-fire commitment . . . including ending novation, research, and evaluation of family rity of Georgia has been reaffirmed by the the occupation and withdrawing Russian engagement in education, including impact, international community and 36 United Na- troops from South Ossetia and Abkhazia to implementation, and replication studies. tions Security Council resolutions; their pre-conflict positions.’’;

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Proceeds from the stamp’s Whereas troops of the Russian Federation HEIMER’S DISEASE sales would help fund Alzheimer’s re- stationed in Abkhazia and South Ossetia search at the National Institutes of continue to be present without the consent Ms. MIKULSKI submitted the fol- Health. By paying more than the nor- of the Government of Georgia or a mandate lowing resolution; which was referred from the United Nations or other multilat- to the Committee on Homeland Secu- mal postage rate for this stamp, the eral organizations; rity and Governmental Affairs: public can contribute directly to the Whereas, at the April 15, 2011, meeting in search for a new treatment or even a S. RES. 176 Berlin between the foreign ministers of Geor- Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate cure. I also want to thank Senator gia and NATO, Secretary of State Clinton that the United States Postal Service CARDIN for his cosponsorship of the stated, ‘‘U.S. support for Georgia’s sov- should, in accordance with section 416 of Alzheimer’s research semipostal stamp ereignty and territorial integrity remains title 39, United States Code— steadfast. . . . We share Georgian concerns and Representative MARKEY for work- (1) issue a semipostal stamp to support ing on this important legislation in the regarding recent Russian activities that can medical research relating to Alzheimer’s dis- negatively affect regional stability.’’; ease; and House. I ask my colleagues today to Whereas, on April 25–26, 2011, Foreign Min- (2) transfer to the National Institutes of join me in the fight against Alz- ister of Russia Sergei Lavrov made a high- Health for that purpose any amounts becom- heimer’s and support this resolution. profile visit to Abkhazia and South Ossetia, ing available from the sale of such stamp. which was immediately criticized by the De- Ms. MIKULSKI. I rise today to sub- f partment of State as ‘‘inconsistent with the mit a resolution urging the United principle of territorial integrity and Geor- States Postal Service to issue a gia’s internationally recognized borders’’; SENATE RESOLUTION 177—DESIG- Whereas the Senate supports United States semipostal stamp to help raise money NATING THE WEEK OF MAY 15 efforts to develop a productive relationship for Alzheimer’s research. A semipostal THROUGH MAY 21, 2011, AS ‘‘NA- with the Russian Federation in areas of mu- stamp will fund new research while TIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK’’ tual interest, including non-proliferation and also raising public awareness about arms control, cooperation concerning the this devastating disease. Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mr. failure of the Government of Iran to meet its Finding new ways to treat Alz- INHOFE) submitted the following reso- international obligations with regard to its heimer’s should be a national priority. lution; which was referred to the Com- nuclear programs, counter-terrorism, Af- The disease not only harms patients mittee on the Judiciary: ghanistan, anti-piracy, and economics and and their families, it strains our health trade; and care system as well. Every 70 seconds, S. RES. 177 Whereas the Senate agrees that these ef- someone in America develops Alz- Whereas public works infrastructure, fa- forts must not compromise longstanding heimer’s. An estimated 5.4 million cilities, and services are of vital importance United States policy or United States sup- to the health, safety, and well-being of the Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, people of the United States; port for its allies and partners worldwide: including one in eight people over 65. Now, therefore, be it Whereas the public works infrastructure, The direct and indirect costs of Alz- facilities, and services could not be provided Resolved, That the Senate— heimer’s and other dementias to Medi- without the dedicated efforts of public works (1) affirms that it is the policy of the care, Medicaid and businesses amount professionals, including engineers and ad- United States to support the sovereignty, to more than $183 billion each year. By ministrators, who represent State and local independence, and territorial integrity of 2050, this disease is likely to affect governments throughout the United States; Georgia and the inviolability of its borders, more than 11 to 16 million people 65 Whereas public works professionals design, and to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia build, operate, and maintain the transpor- as regions of Georgia occupied by the Rus- and older—unless we can find a medical tation systems, water infrastructure, sewage sian Federation; breakthrough. and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, (2) calls upon the Government of Russia to As Alzheimer’s Disease is so preva- and other structures and facilities that are take steps to fulfill all the terms and condi- lent, almost every American knows vital to the people and communities of the tions of the 2008 ceasefire agreements be- someone with this condition. My father United States; and tween Georgia and Russia, including return- was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. This Whereas understanding the role that public ing military forces to pre-war positions and was after many physicians said it was infrastructure plays in protecting the envi- ensuring access to international humani- just ‘‘old age’’ stress or depression. ronment, improving public health and safe- ty, contributing to economic vitality, and tarian aid to all those affected by the con- Like all family members with a loved flict; enhancing the quality of life of every com- one with Alzheimer’s, I felt powerless munity of the United States is in the inter- (3) urges the Government of Russia and the over my father’s situation as he got est of the people of the United States: Now, authorities in control in the regions of South worse. therefore, be it Ossetia and Abkhazia to allow for the full There are 14.9 million unpaid care- and dignified return of internally-displaced Resolved, That the Senate— givers taking care of loved ones with persons and international missions to the (1) designates the week of May 15 through territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia; Alzheimer’s. They are depending on us May 21, 2011, as ‘‘National Public Works (4) supports peaceful, constructive engage- to help find the cure for this terrible Week’’; ment and confidence-building measures be- disease. No treatment is available to (2) recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works profes- tween the Government of Georgia and the slow or stop the deterioration of brain sionals make every day to improve— authorities in control in South Ossetia and cells in Alzheimer’s disease. The U.S. (A) the public infrastructure of the United Abkhazia and encourages additional people- Food and Drug Administration has ap- States; and to-people contacts; and proved five drugs that temporarily (B) the communities that public works pro- (5) affirms that finding a peaceful resolu- slow the worsening of symptoms for fessionals serve; and tion to the conflict is a key priority for the about six to 12 months. They are effec- (3) urges individuals and communities United States in the Caucasus region and tive for only about half of the individ- throughout the United States to join with that lasting regional stability can only be uals who take them. representatives of the Federal Government achieved through peaceful means and long- However, researchers around the and the American Public Works Association term diplomatic and political dialogue be- world are studying numerous treat- in activities and ceremonies that are de- tween all parties. ment strategies that may have the po- signed— (A) to pay tribute to the public works pro- tential to change the course of the dis- fessionals of the United States; and ease. Approximately 75 to 100 experi- (B) to recognize the substantial contribu- mental therapies aimed at slowing or tions that public works professionals make stopping the progression of Alzheimer’s to the United States.

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Without tion; which was considered and agreed 699 and S. 757. objection, it is so ordered. to: Because of the limited time available COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL for the hearing, witnesses may testify RESOURCES S. RES. 178 by invitation only. However, those Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Whereas the Senate has always honored wishing to submit written testimony the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill imous consent that the Committee on members of the Armed Forces; for the hearing record may do so by Energy and Natural Resources be au- Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner sending it to the Committee on Energy thorized to meet during the session of has come to represent the members of the and Natural Resources, United States the Senate on May 10, 2011, at 10 a.m., Armed Forces and veterans who were wound- Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510–6150, or in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Of- ed or became ill in combat in the wars by e-mail to Abigail Campbell@energy fice Building. fought by the United States; .senate.gov. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas the Silver Star Families of Amer- For further information, please con- objection, it is so ordered. ica was formed to help the American people tact Allyson Anderson or Abigail COMMITTEE ON FINANCE remember the sacrifices made by the wound- Campbell. ed and ill members of the Armed Forces by Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- designing and manufacturing Silver Star COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL imous consent that the Committee on Service Banners and Silver Star Flags for RESOURCES Finance be authorized to meet during that purpose; Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I the session of the Senate on May 10, Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star would like to announce for the infor- 2011, at 10 a.m., in 215 Dirksen Senate Families of America is to evoke memories of mation of the Senate and the public the sacrifices of members and veterans of the Office Building, to conduct a hearing that a hearing has been scheduled be- entitled ‘‘Perspectives on Deficit Re- Armed Forces on behalf of the United States fore the Subcommittee on Water and through the presence of a Silver Star Service duction: Social Security.’’ Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag fly- Power. The hearing will be held on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing; Thursday, May 19, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., in objection, it is so ordered. Whereas the sacrifices of members and vet- room SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Of- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS erans of the Armed Forces on behalf of the fice Building. United States should never be forgotten; and The purpose of the hearing will be to Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Whereas May 1, 2011, is an appropriate date hear testimony on seven items: imous consent that the Committee on to designate as ‘‘Silver Star Service Banner S. 201, a bill to clarify the jurisdic- Foreign Relations be authorized to Day’’: Now, therefore, be it tion of the Secretary of the Interior meet during the session of the Senate Resolved, That the Senate supports the des- with respect to the C.C. Cragin Dam on May 10, 2011, at 10 a.m., to hold a ignation of May 1, 2011, as ‘‘Silver Star Serv- hearing entitled, ‘‘Steps Needed for a ice Banner Day’’ and calls upon the people of and Reservoir, and for other purposes. S. 333, a bill to reinstate and extend Successful 2014 Transition in Afghani- the United States to observe the day with stan.’’ appropriate programs, ceremonies, and ac- the deadline for commencement of con- tivities. struction of a hydroelectric project in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. f volving the Little Wood River Ranch. S. 334, a bill to reinstate and extend SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- the deadline for commencement of con- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- TION 16—AUTHORIZING THE USE struction of a hydroelectric project in- imous consent that the Select Com- OF EMANCIPATION HALL IN THE volving the American Falls Reservoir. mittee on Intelligence be authorized to CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER FOR S. 419, the Dry-Redwater Regional meet during the session of the Senate AN EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE Water Authority System Act of 2011. on May 10, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. BIRTHDAY OF KING KAMEHA- S. 499, the Bonneville Unit Clean Hy- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MEHA dropower Facilitation Act. objection, it is so ordered. Mr. AKAKA (for himself and Mr. S. 519, the Hoover Power Allocation SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND INOUYE) submitted the following con- Act of 2011. CAPABILITIES current resolution; which was consid- S. 808, a bill to direct the Secretary Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- ered and agreed to: of the Interior to allow for prepayment imous consent that the Subcommittee S CON. RES. 16 of repayment contracts between the on Emerging Threats and Capabilities Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- United States and the Uintah Water of the Committee on Armed Services resentatives concurring), Conservancy District, and for other be authorized to meet during the ses- SECTION 1. USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL FOR purposes. sion of the Senate on May 10, 2011, at EVENT TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY Because of the limited time available 2:30 p.m. OF KING KAMEHAMEHA. for the hearing, witnesses may testify The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (a) AUTHORIZATION.—Emancipation Hall in by invitation only. However, those objection, it is so ordered. the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be wishing to submit written testimony used for an event on June 5, 2011, to celebrate SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT OF GOVERNMENT the birthday of King Kamehameha. for the hearing record may do so by MANAGEMENT, THE FEDERAL WORKFORCE, (b) PREPARATIONS.—Physical preparations sending it to the Committee on Energy AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND SUB- for the conduct of the ceremony described in and Natural Resources, United States COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL FINANCIAL MANAGE- subsection (a) shall be carried out in accord- Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510–6150, or MENT, GOVERNMENT INFORMATION, FEDERAL ance with such conditions as may be pre- by e-mail to MeaganlGins@energy SERVICES, AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY scribed by the Architect of the Capitol. .senate.gov Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- f For further information, please con- imous consent that the Committee on tact Tanya Trujillo or Meagan Gins. Homeland Security and Governmental NOTICES OF HEARINGS f Affairs’ Subcommittee on Oversight of COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL Government Management, the Federal RESOURCES AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO Workforce, and the District of Colum- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I MEET bia and Subcommittee on Federal Fi- would like to announce for the infor- COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN nancial Management, Government In- mation of the Senate and the public AFFAIRS formation, Federal Services, and Inter- that the hearing scheduled before the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- national Security be authorized to Senate Committee on Energy and Nat- imous consent that the Committee on meet during the session of the Senate

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Without port for the designation of May 1, 2011, as ‘‘Silver Star Service Banner Day.’’ the Commission on Security and Co- objection, it is so ordered. operation in Europe (Helsinki) during SUBCOMMITTEE ON PRIVACY, TECHNOLOGY AND There being no objection, the Senate the 112th Congress: the Honorable THE LAW proceeded to consider the resolution. KELLY AYOTTE of New Hampshire, the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I ask Honorable SAXBY CHAMBLISS of Geor- imous consent that the Committee on unanimous consent that the resolution gia, the Honorable MARCO RUBIO of the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Pri- be agreed to, the preamble be agreed Florida, and the Honorable ROGER vacy, Technology and the Law, be au- to, the motions to reconsider be laid WICKER of Mississippi. thorized to meet during the session of upon the table, with no intervening ac- the Senate, on May 10, 2011, at 10 a.m. tion or debate, and that any state- f in room SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate ments relating to the matter be print- Office Building, to conduct a hearing ed in the RECORD. ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, entitled ‘‘Protecting Mobile Privacy: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MAY 11, 2011 objection, it is so ordered. Your Smartphones, Tablets, Cell Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I ask Phones and Your Privacy.’’ The resolution (S. Res. 178) was agreed to. unanimous consent that when the Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ate completes its business today, it ad- objection, it is so ordered. The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, journ until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, f reads as follows: May 11; that following the prayer and AUTHORIZING USE OF S. RES. 178 pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be EMANCIPATION HALL Whereas the Senate has always honored Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I ask the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill deemed expired, the time for the two unanimous consent that the Senate members of the Armed Forces; leaders be reserved for their use later proceed to the immediate consider- Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner in the day; that following any leader ation of S. Con. Res. 16, which was sub- has come to represent the members of the remarks, the Senate proceed to a pe- Armed Forces and veterans who were wound- mitted earlier today. riod for the transaction of morning ed or became ill in combat in the wars business for debate only until 2 p.m., The PRESIDING OFFICER. The fought by the United States; clerk will report the resolution by with Senators permitted to speak Whereas the Silver Star Families of Amer- therein for up to 10 minutes each, with title. ica was formed to help the American people The assistant legislative clerk read remember the sacrifices made by the wound- the first hour equally divided and con- as follows: ed and ill members of the Armed Forces by trolled by the leaders or their des- A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 16) designing and manufacturing Silver Star ignees, with the Republicans control- authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in Service Banners and Silver Star Flags for ling the first 30 minutes and the major- the Capitol Visitor Center for an event cele- that purpose; ity controlling the next 30 minutes; brating the birthday of King Kamehameha. Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star that following morning business, the There being no objection, the Senate Families of America is to evoke memories of Senate proceed to executive session the sacrifices of members and veterans of the under the previous order. proceeded to consider the concurrent Armed Forces on behalf of the United States resolution. through the presence of a Silver Star Service The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I ask Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag fly- objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that the concur- ing; rent resolution be agreed to, the mo- Whereas the sacrifices of members and vet- f tion to reconsider be laid upon the erans of the Armed Forces on behalf of the PROGRAM table, with no intervening action or de- United States should never be forgotten; and bate, and that any statements relating Whereas May 1, 2011, is an appropriate date Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, there to designate as ‘‘Silver Star Service Banner will be a rollcall vote around 3 p.m. to- to the measure be printed in the Day’’: Now, therefore, be it RECORD. Resolved, That the Senate supports the des- morrow on the confirmation of Execu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ignation of May 1, 2011, as ‘‘Silver Star Serv- tive Calendar No. 44, the nomination of objection, it is so ordered. ice Banner Day’’ and calls upon the people of Arenda Wright Allen to be a U.S. Dis- The concurrent resolution (S. Con. the United States to observe the day with trict Judge for the Eastern District of Res. 16) was agreed to, as follows: appropriate programs, ceremonies, and ac- Virginia. S. CON. RES. 16 tivities. f Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- f resentatives concurring), MEASURE READ THE FIRST ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. SECTION 1. USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL FOR TIME—S. 940 EVENT TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY TOMORROW OF KING KAMEHAMEHA. Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I under- Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, if there (a) AUTHORIZATION.—Emancipation Hall in stand that S. 940, introduced earlier is no further business to come before the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be today by Senator MENENDEZ, is at the used for an event on June 5, 2011, to celebrate the Senate, I ask unanimous consent desk, and I ask for its first reading. that it adjourn under the previous the birthday of King Kamehameha. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (b) PREPARATIONS.—Physical preparations order. for the conduct of the ceremony described in clerk will report the bill by title. There being no objection, the Senate, The assistant legislative clerk read subsection (a) shall be carried out in accord- at 6:07 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- as follows: ance with such conditions as may be pre- day, May 11, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. scribed by the Architect of the Capitol. A bill (S. 940) to reduce the Federal budget f deficit by closing big oil tax loopholes, and f for other purposes. SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I ask CONFIRMATION DAY for its second reading and object to my Executive nomination confirmed by Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I ask own request. the Senate May 10, 2011: unanimous consent that the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- proceed to the immediate consider- tion is heard. The bill will be read for THE JUDICIARY ation of S. Res. 178, submitted earlier the second time on the next legislative EDWARD MILTON CHEN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT today. day. OF CALIFORNIA.

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RESTARTING AMERICAN importance of the success of both Dulles and northern Virginia. Phase 2 will require nothing OFFSHORE LEASING NOW ACT Reagan. less than the most qualified board possible to After the airports authority was created, both be a success. SPEECH OF Reagan and Dulles prospered. In the past 25 It is imperative that these changes to the HON. GENE GREEN years, Dulles has become the economic en- original law be enacted quickly, and I hope gine for not only northern Virginia, but the en- that the committee of jurisdiction will expedite OF TEXAS tire Commonwealth. Without a successful review of the legislation. If the current leader- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES international airport drawing global traffic and ship is allowed to stay in place, it will very like- Thursday, May 5, 2011 myriad businesses, the region would not be ly continue to make decisions that add to the The House in Committee of the Whole nearly as successful as it is today. Metrorail cost of Phase 2 and further jeopardize not House on the State of the Union had under access to the airport and fast-growing only MWAA’s bond rating, but the success of consideration the bill (H.R. 1230) to require Loudoun County will attract more businesses, both airports under their control. The respec- the Secretary of the Interior to conduct cer- create new jobs and ease congestion on area tive executives simply must have the ability to tain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and for roadways. Dulles Rail being completed on appoint new board members as soon as pos- other purposes: time and at or under original cost estimates is sible to prevent the current board from turning Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Chair, I key to many more decades of success. Dulles Rail into a failed project. rise today in support of H.R. 1230. While I have been extremely pleased ob- My primary interest is to see the project Gas prices continue to rise. The instability in serving MWAA’s achievements over the past completed on time and at or under budget and the Middle East is threatening our supply, and two decades, I believe continued success is I believe the board’s decision to opt for an un- we already import much of our oil from coun- now threatened by a board of directors that derground station at Dulles Airport could be tries that are hostile to our interests. We need has lost sight of its primary mission of serving disastrous. Since the announcement, Fairfax to safely and responsibly produce our domes- airport passengers and residents of the sur- and Loudoun counties have indicated that they tic resources offshore in order to reduce this rounding communities. For many years MWAA will not assume the extra costs of the under- reliance on foreign imports and in turn, in- was run by competent and dedicated profes- ground station. If the local governments with- crease our economic growth. sionals such as Jim Wilding and Jim Bennett. draw Phase 2 funding, the project will be in We cannot forget that just one production As current CEO Lynn Hampton prepares to re- serious jeopardy. rig equals 500 jobs—100 workers on the rig, tire, the search process for her replacement The underground station also is opposed by plus 400 workers supporting drilling operations conducted by the current board of directors nearly every elected official representing onshore. This industry comprises not only oil has been a study in poor management and northern Virginia residents, including the Fair- and gas companies, but also a network of political horse trading. When the board voted fax and Loudoun boards of supervisors, the suppliers and contractors that purchase goods to advance the nomination of Nathaniel Ford, Herndon Town Council, Virginia Secretary of as diverse as forgings, valves, computers, the deciding vote was cast by proxy by a then Transportation Sean Connaughton and Gov- chemicals and helicopters from suppliers in all board member who was under house arrest in ernor Bob McDonnell. Independent groups 50 states. the Ivory Coast. such as the Washington Airports Task Force, That is why I support H.R. 1230, which This problem arose because under the cur- Dulles Corridor Rail Association, the Northern would force lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico rent law, board members serve until their re- Virginia Regional Commission, the Fairfax and offshore Virginia that were delayed or placement is confirmed. While this may have County Chamber of Commerce, the Virginia cancelled following the Macondo spill. worked in the past, in my opinion the law is Chamber of Commerce and AAA Mid-Atlantic I encourage my colleagues to support this being abused to keep political favorites in of- have all spoken out against the underground bill. fice, even if their service is suspect. The lead- station. For a board member to recently state, f ership void at MWAA also is reflected in the ‘‘I think the board is committed to the under- planning for Phase 2 of Dulles Rail. Under the ground station as best for the community at INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO current board, costs have greatly exceeded large’’ shows astonishing hubris and a willful CHANGE THE STRUCTURE OF original estimates, with more likely to come avoidance of reality. THE METROPOLITAN WASH- with the board’s April 6 decision to build an Recent Phase 2 cost estimates are ex- INGTON AIRPORTS AUTHORITY underground station at Dulles Airport. tremely troubling. While original projections put BOARD Because of these concerns about the direc- the cost of Phase 2 at $2.5 billion, the cost tion of MWAA today, I am introducing legisla- spikes to at least $3.5 billion under the plan HON. FRANK R. WOLF tion to make changes to the 1986 law that es- approved by the MWAA board. With such dra- OF VIRGINIA tablished the regional operating authority for matic cost increases before a contract is even IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dulles and Reagan National airports. This leg- awarded, some have expressed concerns islation will amend the original statute to give about the creditworthiness of the bonds that Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Virginia a majority on the MWAA Board of Di- will be issued to pay for Phase 2. Airport au- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I have been one of rectors by increasing the number of Common- thorities nationwide have been placed on no- the strongest supporters of Washington Dulles wealth appointees from five to nine. With both tice that bond ratings could be lowered in the International Airport and Ronald Reagan airports located in Virginia and with northern future. An additional $300 million or more for Washington National Airport as well as the Virginia residents and local governments pro- Dulles Rail could be a troublesome sign for Dulles Corridor Metrorail Extension project. I viding the lion’s share of the revenue for the the bond markets. I fear an increase in bor- was one of the original sponsors of the 1986 Dulles Rail project, it is only fair that the ma- rowing costs could effectively kill the project in legislation that transferred from the federal jority of the board be Virginians. The bill will the design phase. government the operations of Dulles and also prevent board members from serving past Considering all this information, I do not be- Reagan. I worked with former Senators John the end of their appointment, and will establish lieve that the current board of directors is act- Warner and Paul Trible, former Governor that board members can be replaced at any ing in the best interests of the northern Vir- Linwood Holton, and former Secretary of time by the respective executives who appoint ginia residents who will be forced to under- Transportation Elizabeth Dole to enact that im- the board: the governors of Virginia and Mary- write costs for Phase 2 through increased tolls portant law that created the Metropolitan land, the mayor of the District of Columbia or on the DTR and increased revenue from coun- Washington Airports Authority, MWAA. For the president of the United States. I believe ty coffers. The underground station will add at nearly 25 years MWAA has operated effec- these changes are critical if we are to ensure least $300 million to the overall cost of Phase tively, governed by board members who were that MWAA will once again function as origi- 2. When long-term financing costs are in- pillars of the community and understood the nally intended and in the best interests of cluded, the underground station could end up

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10MY8.001 E10MYPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS E840 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 10, 2011 adding closer to $500 million to the project. It and Mary Jo in 1957 while they were stationed Bowersox, Alan Waren, Aunt Caroline, Steph- is my understanding that tolls on the Dulles at Ft. Benning. They went on to have two anie Smart, and all the family and friends who Toll Road could reach $10.25 in 2020, eight- more children, George Clark Scarborough was showed an outpouring of love and support and-a-half years from now. The initial toll pro- born in Rome, GA in 1960 and Charles Jo- over the last year and a half. We could not jection issued by MWAA had tolls reaching seph Scarborough was born in Atlanta, GA in have survived without you. The family also $11.25 by 2047. As the cost of Phase 2 goes 1963. asks that donations be made to Samaritan up, so will the tolls. While in Atlanta, George worked as a manu- Hands in lieu of flowers. A recent Washington Post editorial indicated facturing engineer for Lockheed. He was Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel is in charge that commuters could be forced to pay as proud to work on the C–5A, the C–130, and of arrangements. much as $4,000 a year to use the toll road by the L–1011 projects. He often said his work at f 2020. Add in the tolls on the Dulles Greenway Lockheed was the favorite of all his jobs. IN TRIBUTE OF DENNIS POPP and my constituents’ transportation costs George was transferred to Lockheed’s Merid- could be higher than their monthly car pay- ian, MS plant in 1969 after the L–1011 assem- ments. It will be the parents taking their chil- bly line was moved to Meridian. In 1973, he HON. JOE COURTNEY dren to school and soccer practice, the busi- began work at National Homes as a pur- OF CONNECTICUT ness owner that uses the DTR on a daily chasing agent and was soon transferred to El- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES basis to make deliveries, the realtor who will mira, NY. During his time in Upstate New Tuesday, May 10, 2011 see home sales decrease due to the higher York, he took a job at American LaFrance as Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today transportation costs and the commuters to an Industrial Engineer. to pay tribute to Dennis Popp, who is stepping Tysons Corner who will shoulder the heavy In 1978, George and his family had the op- down after 12 years of distinguished service burden of the MWAA board’s recent decisions. portunity to move to Pensacola, FL where he as Mayor of the city of Groton, Connecticut. I want both MWAA and Dulles Rail to be began working with Mary Jo, who at that time Dennis began his career at the submarine successful. Because of that, Representative was a director for the Miss National Teenage maker Electric Boat, where he worked as a TOM LATHAM, chairman of the House Trans- pageant. In 1983, the Scarboroughs and Caro- pipe welder for 3 years before being promoted portation Appropriations Subcommittee, and I lyn Hawkins founded the Miss American Coed to supervisor for another 20 years. Dennis have asked the U.S. Department of Transpor- Pageant. George was named the national di- capped his career at EB by serving as a tation Inspector General, IG, to conduct an rector. George Scarborough took great pride draftsman for his final 3 years. audit of the operations of the MWAA board. I in the fact that the organization consistently Dennis took his breadth of experience at am pleased that the IG’s office will begin this promoted patriotism, community service and a building and supervising the production of audit in the near future. Outside of the actual strong academic record. Through extraor- some of the world’s most advanced machines composition of the board, it is my hope that dinary focus and hard work, George and Mary and translated his skill set to the world of poli- the audit will examine the governance struc- Jo Scarborough’s pageant organization be- tics and governance. Just as I fell short in my ture of MWAA and determine if it operates came the largest in the United States within a first effort in running for Congress, Dennis also with the transparency necessary for an organi- few years. He enjoyed meeting families across just missed in his first effort to win the Mayor’s zation tasked with such important responsibil- America throughout the year and going to the office in Groton. But with determination honed ities. national pageant each summer in Hawaii. like the steel of Electric Boat, Dennis went In the meantime, I urge support for my leg- Faith has always played a great role in back at it again and won the election for islation to update the board’s composition and George’s life. In 1978, he and his family joined Mayor of the city of Groton in 1999. appointment structure to reflect today’s reali- First Baptist Church in Pensacola where Immediately upon taking the reins of city ties. George was a deacon, taught Sunday School government, Mayor Popp worked to repair city f and sang in the choir. His greatest joy came relations with neighboring towns, which had from his volunteer work at Samaritan Hands. frayed in recent years. Elevating the city’s RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF George was the proud grandfather of nine leadership in regional issues, Dennis held po- GEORGE FRANCIS SCARBOROUGH grandchildren, Ian, Ginger and Julie Ward, sitions of Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary of Emily and Benjamin Scarborough, and Joey, the Southeastern Council of Governments HON. JEFF MILLER Andrew, Kate and Jack Scarborough. His love throughout his tenure. OF FLORIDA of baseball and other sports kept him engaged Mayor Popp will be remembered most of all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as a coach throughout his adult life and in his by his constituents for his tireless efforts to im- final years he enjoyed keeping score at his prove the quality of life for the city he loves. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 grandsons’ baseball games. He was also an Dennis kept taxes level for 12 years and de- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, George avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and Kentucky creased the mill rate while improving city serv- Francis Scarborough, 77, of Pensacola, FL Wildcats and for many years attended the ices. Mayor Popp led Groton Utilities’ expan- passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 4, Breeder’s Cup. sion into telecommunications, television, and 2011 surrounded by his family. Survivors include wife, Mary Jo Scar- internet service while strengthening the local George Francis Scarborough was born on borough, Pensacola, FL; daughter, Carol Ward community with responsive, neighborhood Good Friday, March 30, 1934 in Lexington, (John) and their children, Julie and Ginger customer service. KY. The son of George Buskie and Ada Ward of Jacksonville, FL and Ian Ward of Or- Dennis went on to win reelection five times, Wheat Buskie, George spent his early years in lando, FL; son, George Scarborough (Sara) of running unopposed on several occasions as a Miami, FL and San Diego, CA. He moved to Gulf Breeze, FL and their children Emily and testament to his support from residents across Milton, FL in 1946 when his family was trans- Benjamin Scarborough of Gulf Breeze, FL; the city and from both political parties. His ferred to Whiting Field. son, Joe Scarborough (Susan) of New York, record of leadership for his city will be remem- George graduated from Milton High School NY and their children Joey Scarborough of bered years after he leaves office and in- and remained close to many of his class- New York, NY and Andrew Scarborough of cludes expanding regional water sales and mates, hosting Milton High reunion events Pensacola, FL and Kate and Jack Scar- revenue for the city; resuscitating the summer over the past 20 years. After graduating from borough of New York, NY; he is also survived recreation program at West Side; leading an Milton, he returned to Lexington where he at- by his brothers, Chuck Scarborough of Cali- expansion of the Pequot Health Center; im- tended the University of Kentucky from 1952– fornia, Scott Scarborough of Nevada and sis- proving public safety through increased fire- 1956. There he fell in love with Kentucky bas- ter, Margaret Scarborough of Oregon. fighter positions; acquiring additional water- ketball and his future wife, Mary Joanna Clark. Visitation will be held from 3:00–5:00 pm shed land to protect the water supply; install- George and Mary Jo were married on August Sunday, May 8, 2011 at First Baptist Church ing barriers on 1–95 over the reservoir to pro- 14, 1955 at Second Avenue Baptist Church in with Funeral services beginning at 5:00 pm tect water quality; and supporting the installa- Rome, Georgia. George graduated from the with Dr. Barry Howard officiating. Private Fam- tion of three flagpoles at Fort Griswold Battle- University of Kentucky the next year with a ily Entombment will follow at Bayview Memo- field Park. B.S. degree in Business. rial Park. Dennis has advocated tirelessly for the George Scarborough served in the U.S. The family would like to thank the doctors needs of Groton, and I have valued his coun- Army from 1955–1957, and was stationed at and nurses at Sacred Heart Hospital, Dr. John sel as I prioritized the city’s requests in my Ft. Benning, GA and Ft. Polk, LA. Carolyn Bray, Pippa Nicholson-Kuenn, Don Gaetz and work in Congress. I have been proud to col- Elizabeth Scarborough was born to George TLC Caregivers, Lou Donaldson, Jan laborate with Mayor Popp in delivering Federal

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Jonas has done on in helping U.S. Subvets Groton Base, and in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his local church. Long Island on the occasion of his retirement Groton will not be the same after Mayor Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from Northrop Grumman after 42 years of Popp’s exit, but the city can look fondly back service. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am on the leadership of its favorite ‘‘Popp Daddy.’’ Erwin has been employed by Northrop honored to rise today to recognize the 60th I know that his wife Karen will welcome this Grumman since 1969 in multiple radar engi- anniversary of the 6th Ranger Training Bat- retirement as an opportunity to spend more neering capacities, from Development Engi- talion located on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. time together and open up a new chapter in neering to Manager of Engineering and Pro- their lives. I also know that our friendship will On November 15, 1951, the U.S. Army Am- grams. The major focus of Mr. Jonas’ work at endure even after Dennis leaves office. I ask phibious/Jungle Training Committee was es- Northrop Grumman has been the development my colleagues to join me in saluting a true tablished to conduct the final phase of the of shipboard radar programs and automatic man of Groton and for Groton—Dennis Popp. U.S. Army Ranger School. Now known as the detection and tracking systems. Florida Ranger Camp, the 6th Ranger Training Erwin has been the manager of the Nor- f Battalion emphasizes platoon training in a throp Grumman Ship Self Defense Systems humid coastal and swamp environment. This Department since January 1992 and is re- URGING TAIWAN’S PARTICIPATION final phase of the Army Ranger School places sponsible for all engineering and research op- IN THE UNFCCC students under severe mental and physical erations associated with naval radar and auto- stress in an attempt to replicate the rigors of matic tracking systems. HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD combat. The contributions Erwin has made to naval research as well as to the research industry OF MAINE The first Ranger class arrived at Eglin Air Force Base on January 24, 1952. This first on Long Island are significant. I wish him all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES class learned survival techniques for amphib- the best in this next stage of life and, again, Tuesday, May 10, 2011 ious environments and leadership in combat thank him for the work he has done. Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to situations. Today, students in the Army Rang- f er School experience training very similar to urge the leaders of the United Nation’s Frame- IN HONOR OF MR. FRANK L. that received by the first Ranger class. The work Convention on Climate Change, KOWALSKI UNFCCC, to allow for Taiwan’s meaningful initial six days are focused on technique train- participation. ing, which is then followed by a ten-day field HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH As climate change continues to impact our training exercise. Leadership skills are tested OF OHIO world and as we face the prospect of dwin- vigorously through small unit operations in a dling oil reserves, Taiwan’s renewable-energy simulated combat environment. Students in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES section is growing rapidly. Taiwan has in- the Florida Ranger Camp learn to overcome Tuesday, May 10, 2011 severe weather, difficult littoral and swamp ter- vested heavily in turbines generating elec- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in rain, and sleep and food deprivation while tricity, use of alternatives to fossil fuels and honor of Mr. Frank L. Kowalski, Jr., a gen- combating mental and physical exhaustion. possibilities of harnessing energy from the tleman whose dedication to the Polish-Amer- Through their rigorous training, students at the ocean. Taiwan is also the fourth largest pro- ican community of Cleveland has led the Florida Ranger Camp learn the techniques ducer of solar cells in the world. Cleveland Society of Poles Foundation to necessary to undertake demanding and dif- Moreover, Taiwan’s Environmental Protec- name him the 2011 recipient of the ‘‘Good ficult assignments in protection of our nation. tion Administration, EPA, is doing everything Joe’’ Award. These techniques are then put to the test in a possible to promote environmental sustain- Mr. Kowalski was born and raised in the simulated combat environment to create ability. For instance, Taiwan has made signifi- Tremont area of Cleveland. After graduating adaptive and effective combat leaders for our cant strides in waste management, with the from Lincoln High School, he joined the Navy Armed Forces. nation’s overall recycling rate reaching almost Reserve. He was soon called into active duty 42 percent in 2008. During its time on Eglin Air Force Base, the and served on the USS Navarro as a machin- Improving air quality, reducing noise pollu- Florida Ranger Camp has trained over ist’s mate during the Korean War. Upon his tion and vehicular emissions and protecting 100,000 students of the United States Armed discharge in 1954, Mr. Kowalski joined the wildlife are also top priorities for the govern- Forces and over 60 allied countries worldwide. Polish Legion of American Veterans and he ment and people of Taiwan. Taiwan is totally The 6th Ranger Battalion trains over 2,500 remains an active member of the organization committed to protecting the environment and students annually, conducting its 18 day pro- to this day. reducing pollution. But due to political factors, gram 11 times per year. The 6th Ranger Mr. Kowalski attended Fenn College (now Taiwan is not a UNFCCC contracting party. In- Training Battalion has 225 officer and enlisted Cleveland State University) under the GI Bill stead, they are considered a non-govern- personnel complemented by 30 civilian sup- and graduated in 1965. He worked at the mental organization observer under the name port personnel who work together to run the Thompson Products Plant until 1972, when he Industrial Technology Research Institute and Florida Ranger Camp. pursued a second career in property manage- are not permitted to participate in either the Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States ment and maintenance. discussions over the post-Kyoto mechanism or Congress, it is my honor to thank the men and Many organizations within the Polish-Amer- the international carbon market. women who make up the 6th Ranger Training ican community in Cleveland have benefitted I hope that the UNFCCC leaders will see Battalion, as well as the Army Rangers they from Mr. Kowalski’s leadership. He has served the wisdom of Taiwan’s need to participate in train, for their professionalism and commit- as Post Commander, Financial Director, and the UNFCCC and the post-Kyoto mechanism, ment. Their indefatigable service and dedica- National Financial Director for the Polish Le- especially considering that Taiwan and its en- tion to our nation protects our inalienable lib- gion of American Veterans; Director, Treas- vironment are vulnerable to climate change erties and freedoms, allowing the United urer, and Vice President of the Polonia Foun- and need to avoid the negative impacts on its States of America to prosper as the world’s dation of Ohio; Financial Secretary of the economy and trade. Taiwan is an important greatest nation. My wife Vicki and I congratu- Cleveland Society; Financial Director of the part of the world economy and should be able late the 6th Ranger Battalion, and each of the Polish National Alliance Group #171; and to provide direct input to the UNFCCC, and I more than 100,000 graduates of the Florida Treasurer of the Tremont Residence Service would ask the UNFCCC leaders to allow Ranger Camp, for 60 exceptionally successful Corporation. He has been named a Knight of meaningful participation from Taiwan. years of service to our country. Pulaski by the Polonia Foundation of Ohio and

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in cerest congratulations. waii, who were asked by the U.S. Federal honor and recognition of Sri Karunamayi Government to occupy a trio of deserted is- Amma, a Hindu spiritual leader who has de- f lands in the remote Pacific Ocean from 1935 voted her life to peace, unity, compassion, and to 1942. IN RECOGNITION OF MS. HELEN respect for all life forms. Sri Karunamayi will These young men were asked to live on the GOTTLIEB be visiting Cleveland during her 17th World islands of Howland, Baker, and Jarvis for Tour at the end of May. three-month shifts of four-men per island. The Sri Karunamayi, known as ‘‘Amma,’’ the HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. men earned $3 a day, a good wage during the Telugu word for ‘‘mother’’ by her followers, OF NEW JERSEY Great Depression. was born in South India in 1958. From an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The majority of the colonists were Native early age, her compassion for the less fortu- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Hawaiians because the government planners nate and her insights into ancient Sanskrit felt that the colonizing task was so daunting spiritual teachings and prayers were noted by Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that only young Hawaiians would be able to her family and learned spiritual scholars alike. recognize Ms. Helen Gottlieb, Chairwoman of survive. Kamehameha Schools, a school for At the age of 21, Sri Karunamayi travelled to the Middlesex County Democratic Organiza- Native Hawaiian children, was asked to recruit the sacred Penusila Forest, where she lived a tion in New Jersey. Chairwoman Gottlieb is a recent male graduates who could swim, fish, life of strict asceticism, meditation, and study strong Democratic leader in Middlesex County and handle a boat. Collectively, the group of ancient Vedic texts for ten years. At this who has made immeasurable contributions to came to be known as the Hui Panalaau (group time, she decided it was time to share her her community and the Democratic Party. As of colonizers). knowledge with the rest of the world. a result of her actions, Chairwoman Gottlieb The islands of Howland, Baker, and Jarvis Since emerging from the Penusila Forest, will be presented with the 2011 New Jersey are about halfway between Hawaii and Aus- Sri Karunamayi Amma has devoted her life to Federation of Democratic Women’s Peg Rob- tralia. The colonists traveled by boat and it charity works and teaching. She has founded erts Award. Ms. Gottlieb’s service is undoubt- typically took five days to reach Jarvis and an- two free elementary schools, a free college, a edly deserving of this body’s recognition. other three to reach Howland and Baker. free hospital, mobile medical clinics, emer- In addition to her public service, Chair- The Hui Panalaau were supplied only with gency relief programs, food and clothing dona- woman Gottlieb has amassed an impressive canned goods, water, and a few tents. The tion programs, and free housing programs, all professional resume. Helen served as a dedi- colonists were asked to keep logbooks about to allow the impoverished people of her native cated teacher of English as a Second Lan- the weather and to gather natural specimens. India to live better lives. She has also travelled guage with the South Plainfield school district Their lives on the islands meant enduring rats, the world, sharing her blessings, teachings, from 1970 through 1994. Beginning in 1980, beetles, sharks, and the blazing sun. and quest for peace, hope, and emotional as a member of the Edison Township Board of Why were the Hui Panalaau recruited by the healing with thousands of people. Sri Adjustments, Helen faithfully served the local United States to live on these islands? The Karunamayi Amma teaches that ‘‘we should residents. She later served as President of U.S. Department of Defense considered these realize the great opportunity we have as Edison Menlo Oaks Democratic Club and was islands to be of strategic importance. After the human beings to cultivate inner beauty, offer a member of the Edison Township Planning first year of colonization, the United States ourselves in service to the entire universe, and Board. Her outstanding mentoring and leader- claimed territorial jurisdiction of the islands ultimately attain spiritual liberation.’’ ship lead to her appointment as Assistant and air supremacy. So while the public mis- Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me Principal of South Plainfield High School in sion of the colonists was to take weather read- in honor and recognition of Sri Karunamayi 1994, where she served for 10 years. Helen ings for potential commercial flight routes, the Amma, whose charitable works and spiritual also served as co-chair of the Middlesex colonist program also served secret military guidance have inspired countless people County Clinton/Gore Presidential Campaign objectives. around the world. I extend my personal thanks and Edison, New Jersey Democratic Vice- In 1941, as World War II intensified, Japa- to Sri Karunamayi for sharing her message Chair. She currently serves as New Jersey nese planes attacked Howland Island likely with the people of northeast Ohio. State Committee Member and Middlesex because of the landing field the colonists were f County Democratic Chair, having previously directed to construct. Two colonists, Richard serving as Vice Chair. I commend Helen for ‘‘Dickey’’ Kanani Whaley and Joseph Kealoha PAYING TRIBUTE TO LT MATTHEW her continued service on behalf of the resi- Keliihananui lost their lives during the attack. LOWE AND LT NATHAN WIL- dents of Middlesex County. Their deaths ended the Hui Panalaau pro- LIAMS OF NAVAL STATION, As a result of her exceptional work, Helen gram. LEMOORE has received countless awards and honors for Bishop Museum, the Hawaii State museum her achievements. She was awarded the for natural and cultural history, developed a HON. JIM COSTA ‘‘Woman of Achievement’’ Award and Com- documentary on the story of the Hui Panalaau, OF CALIFORNIA mendation from the New Jersey General As- entitled, Under a Jarvis Moon. The film com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sembly, 18th District, in 1999 and 1997, re- bines historical interviews of the colonists, still spectively. Helen was also the recipient of the photographs, government documents, and Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Middlesex County Woman of Excellence newsreel footage. The film is titled after a Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Award in Education in 1993. She was featured song co-written by one of the four surviving honor and pay tribute to two heroic officers in The News Tribune ‘‘Applause’’ Section in colonists, George Kahanu, Sr. The film was di- from Naval Air Station (NAS), Lemoore who 1991 and was the New Jersey ESL Teacher rected by Heather Giugni and Noelle Kahanu, tragically lost their lives on Apr. 6, 2011. LT of the Year in 1990. Helen currently resides in the granddaughter of George. Matthew Ira Lowe, 33, and LT Nathan Hol- Edison, New Jersey with her husband, Judge Under a Jarvis Moon premiered at the 2011 lingsworth Williams, 28, were killed last Joel Gottlieb. They have two children and two Hawaii International Film Festival and was Wednesday during a training mission when grandsons. nominated for the Halekulani Golden Orchid the F/A–18F Super Hornet they were flying Mr. Speaker, once again I would like to ex- Award. On March 12, 2011, the U.S. Depart- crashed into an agricultural field near NAS tend my congratulations to Chairwoman Helen ment of the Interior will be hosting a screening Lemoore. Gottlieb for her exceptional contributions to the of the film and I encourage my colleagues to California’s 20th Congressional District is residents of my district and congratulate her see it and hear the story of the Hui Panalaau home to many individuals who serve and have for the honor she received from the New Jer- from the men who lived it. served in our Armed Forces. NAS Lemoore is sey Federation of Democratic Women. Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much). a proud and honored naval community. The

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He received his commission through to mark this tragic chapter. self-discipline golf taught him. Officer Candidate School on Feb. 21, 2003, This is critical to reconciliation, and to the Moving to Los Angeles as a young man, and reported to Strike Fighter Squadron, VFA, future of Bosnia. Charlie relied on all these characteristics to 122 on July 9, 2009. He was designated a I strongly urge all companies, municipalities, succeed. He worked odd jobs and supple- pilot following naval aviation training from Nov. and others to allow anniversary events to take mented his income with the money he earned 2002 until July 2006. Following his training, place in Omarska. at golf matches. Charlie worked for The Trib- Lieutenant Lowe was assigned to VFA–94 It is critical that all involved allow a memo- une Newspaper on Mount Vernon Avenue and based at NAS Lemoore. During his career, rial to be built, and for all parties to respect later started a bulk mailing business. Lieutenant Lowe earned the Navy/Marine the commemoration of Omarska and the right Throughout his professional success, Char- Corps Achievement Medal and the National of remembrance so that the horrors of lie remained an activist at heart. In San Defense Service Medal. Lieutenant Lowe was Omarska are never repeated again. Bernardino, he was known for his compas- most recently training to become a pilot for the f sion—especially for children and animals. elite Blue Angels exhibition team. LT Matthew Charlie has been described as a ‘‘force-multi- Lowe is survived by his parents Ira and Pam- IN HONOR OF FRANK H. GAUTHAN plier.’’ Dr. Amos Issac explains, ‘‘He was a ela Lowe of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and two kind of exceptional person at seeing the needs siblings. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH out there, and involving others in helping to re- LT Nathan Hollingsworth Williams, of OF OHIO spond to those needs.’’ Oswego, New York, received his commission IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Notably, Charlie served as CEO of the Adopt-A-Bike Program. In 1991, there was a through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Corps at the University of Rochester in New local bike rodeo that gave away four bikes but York on May 28, 2004. He reported to VFA– Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in had 165 children participate. After witnessing 122 on Jan. 25, 2010, and was designated a honor of Mr. Frank H. Gauthan of Cleveland, the event, Charlie called everyone he knew to Naval Flight Officer following training from Ohio, who will be celebrating his 90th birthday ask them for a bike; he received 85 bikes. He Aug. 2004 through Feb. 2007. Lieutenant Wil- on May 14. Mr. Gauthan bravely served his was able to present 51 fixed bikes at the next liam’s first squadron assignment was with country and the citizens of Cleveland with raffle. The event evolved into the Adopt-A-Bike VFA–213 based in Norfolk, Virginia. In Af- honor and distinction. Program and later the Adopt-A-Computer pro- ghanistan, Lieutenant Williams served aboard Mr. Gauthan began his life of public service gram. The San Bernardino community will al- the USS Theodore Roosevelt, providing air as a member of the 5th Division of the Marine ways remember these two programs and the support for U.S. ground troops. After returning Corps during World War II. Stationed in the compassionate advocate who started the op- from Afghanistan, Lieutenant Williams was South Pacific, he fought in the battles of Iwo erations. chosen to be a flight instructor at Lemoore Jima and Guam. Charlie passed away less than three months Naval Air Station, training other flight officers Following the war, Mr. Gauthan served with after his wife, Madeline. He is survived by his on the Super Hornet, and was also selected the Cleveland Police Department for 31 years. children Charlotte Bruce Hall, Donna LeRoy for the West Coast Super Hornet Demonstra- He was promoted to the rank of detective, and Baker, Pat Walton, and Larry Lacy. He leaves tion Team. During his career, Lieutenant Wil- served in the narcotics division of the Cleve- with cherished memories a loving, large family liams earned the Air Medal, Afghanistan Cam- land Police Department. As an experienced of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. My paign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service narcotics officer, he was crucial in the estab- thoughts and prayers, along with those of my Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and lishment of the narcotics department of the wife, Barbara, and my children, Mayor Pro Pistol Marksmanship Medal. Cuyahoga County Sherriff’s Department. Mr. Tem Joe Baca Jr., Jeremy, Natalie, and Jen- LT Nathan Williams is survived by his wife, Gauthan played a crucial role in the develop- nifer are with Charlie’s family at this time. Mr. Meredith; his parents, Alan and Gay Williams, ment of a new county-wide office to aid in the Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today of Oswego; and his brothers, Jeffrey and Seth, fight against narcotics. in honoring a beloved community member and of New York City. Mr. Gauthan is an active member of the Re- tireless advocate, Charlie Seymour. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask you and my tired Irish Police Society (RIPS), Westside f colleagues to join me today for a moment of Irish American Club, and Veterans of Foreign silence to remember both of these heroic men. Wars Chapter 1079. He also volunteers with HONORING DR. GERALD TIROZZI May the families and friends of LT Matthew Ira Meals on Wheels and has been an active vol- ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- Lowe and LT Nathan Hollingsworth Williams unteer with the Democratic Party. In addition, TIREMENT know our thoughts and prayers are with them Mr. Gauthan is an avid golfer and bowler, and during this most trying time, and may they has garnered many awards and trophies HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO know we are extremely proud of their distin- throughout the years. OF CONNECTICUT guished service to our country. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in wishing Mr. Frank H. Gauthan a very happy f Tuesday, May 10, 2011 90th birthday. RECOGNIZING THE VICTIMS OF f Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great OMARSKA pleasure that I rise today to recognize the out- TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF standing leadership, vision, and innumerable HON. RUSS CARNAHAN CHARLES SEYMOUR contributions of Dr. Gerald Tirozzi as he pre- OF MISSOURI pares to retire from his position as Executive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOE BACA Director of the National Association of Sec- OF CALIFORNIA ondary School Principals. Gerry has dedicated Tuesday, May 10, 2011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a lifetime to ensuring that our children have Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today access to an education of the highest possible to recognize the victims of a notorious con- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 quality. Through his efforts we, as a nation centration camp in Omarska, located in north- Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask and a society, have changed the way we look western Bosnia and Herzegovina. Congress to pay tribute to a community leader at public education and how the policies we In the summer of 1992, Omarska was the and activist, Charles Seymour. Charlie passed create impact our young people and their suc- site of mass human rights violations in an at- away on April 1, 2011 and a memorial service cess. tempt to drive non-Serbs from this part of the was held on April 13, 2011 at the Feldham Li- A Connecticut native, I have had the privi- country. brary in the Bing Wong Auditorium. lege of knowing Gerry for many years. In fact, When the world learned of these mass Charlie grew up in a segregated neighbor- I did some substitute teaching when he was atrocities, U.N. prosecutors brought cases hood in Detroit. Although his opportunities the Superintendent of New Haven Public

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10MY8.007 E10MYPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS E844 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 10, 2011 Schools. I have rarely encountered an indi- 286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, ALEXIS SCHOONMAKER vidual with the passion and enthusiasm that 295, 296, 297, and 298, I am not recorded be- Gerry possesses—particularly as he is advo- cause I was absent due to a natural disaster HON. ED PERLMUTTER cating for policies he believes will make a dif- in Southern Missouri. Had I been present the OF COLORADO ference in educating our young people. week of May 2nd, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gerry began his career as an educator—a on rollcall Nos. 278, 279, 280, 285, 286, 290, science teacher—and soon moved into sev- 292, 293, 294, and 298. I would have voted Tuesday, May 10, 2011 eral administrative positions, including Super- ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall Nos. 281, 282, 283, 284, 287, Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise intendent of New Haven Public Schools. In 288, 289, 291, 295, 296, and 297. today to recognize and applaud Alexis 1983 he was tapped by then Governor Bill Schoonmaker for receiving the Arvada Wheat O’Neill to lead Connecticut’s Department of f Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Education. In fact, on the same day that Gerry Alexis Schoonmaker is a 12th grader at Ar- was named Commissioner, the National Com- TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF NORRIS vada West High School and received this mission on Excellence in Education released GREGORY, JR. award because her determination and hard its famous report, ‘‘A Nation at Risk,’’ calling work have allowed her to overcome adversi- for the reform of the American public school ties. system. With the release of the report Gerry HON. JOE BACA The dedication demonstrated by Alexis saw a unique opportunity and soon imple- OF CALIFORNIA Schoonmaker is exemplary of the type of mented reforms that have changed the face of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES achievement that can be attained with hard public education in Connecticut. He reformed work and perseverance. It is essential stu- curriculum and advocated for raising teacher Tuesday, May 10, 2011 dents at all levels strive to make the most of salaries and attracting more qualified can- their education and develop a work ethic didates to the profession. Perhaps most sig- Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask Congress to pay tribute to Norris Gregory, Jr., which will guide them for the rest of their lives. nificantly, it was under his direction that Con- I extend my deepest congratulations to a respected community member and San necticut established a statewide, systematic Alexis Schoonmaker for winning the Arvada Bernardino’s first black city councilman. Norris test that would more accurately assess stu- Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth passed away at this home on April 21, 2011, dent progress. This testing resulted in identi- award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the at the age of 85. fying the academic problems afflicting racial same dedication and character in all her future minorities and low-income students nearly two Born on the Fort Riley military base, Norris accomplishments. decades before it was taken up at the federal was raised and began his education in Kan- f level. The Connecticut Mastery Test cele- sas. He received his Bachelor of Arts from brated its 25th Anniversary last year and con- Washburn University. He later completed his HONORING THE LIFE OF ANNE tinues to be the single biggest influence in Master of Education at the University of Kan- MANFREDI MACK shaping curriculum and has become a national sas. He also completed classes at University model for student testing. of California, Riverside and California State HON. JOHN GARAMENDI After his tenure as Commissioner at the University at Los Angeles. OF CALIFORNIA Connecticut Department of Education, Gerry Norris was a prominent member of the San IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES went on to serve as President of Wheelock Bernardino community and he will be remem- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 College, Professor of Educational Leadership bered for all that he gave to the local resi- at the University of Connecticut, and was later dents. He served as a member of many im- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today appointed by President Clinton as the Assist- portant civil organizations including the Na- to honor the life of my dear friend Anne ant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary tional Association for the Advancement of Col- Manfredi Mack, who passed away April 22, Education at the U.S. Department of Edu- ored People, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and 2011. I ask all my colleagues to join me in cation. For the last decade, Gerry has led the the American Legion. He was also a founding recognizing the many outstanding achieve- National Association of Secondary School member of the San Bernardino Alumni chapter ments of Anne during her lifetime. Principals, an organization which acts as the of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and a member of Anne Mack touched the lives of many with national voice for middle and high school prin- the Phi Delta Kappa national honorary edu- grace and generosity. Anne’s driven and com- cipals, assistant principals, and aspiring school cational fraternity. Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity passionate nature laid the foundation for a leg- leaders. In each of the many positions he has honored Norris as Man of the Year. acy of inspiration to all who knew her. held, his commitment and unique vision have With great compassion and a heart for serv- Norris was perhaps best known for being led to invaluable improvements in our system ice, Anne was a well known and dedicated San Bernardino’s first black city councilman. of public education. public servant and longtime advocate for sen- He served two four-year terms in the Sixth Dr. Gerald Tirozzi has enjoyed a remarkable iors and senior issues. After retiring from Ward from 1967 to 1975, breaking San career and has earned a distinguished reputa- Lockheed, she dedicated her time to serving Bernardino’s color barrier. Norris told the tion as a leader in education reform. As he her community and the State of California. In Black Voice News that ‘‘Schools were seg- prepares to leave his professional life, I am 1998 she was elected to the California State regated, and most blacks were relegated to honored to have this opportunity to extend my Legislature. Because of her long standing menial jobs. Blacks had no power and no sincere thanks for his invaluable contributions commitment to the Senior Legislature, she voice in government . . . but you can make a to our Nation and our children. His work has was elected chair and had served in this posi- difference. You can change the law.’’ improved the quality of public education for tion since 2006. In addition to her service on millions of young people across our Nation San Bernardino has lost a trailblazer and a the Senior Legislature, Anne was a member of and helped to better prepare them for their fu- role model. Norris has been credited for pav- various state boards including the Senior Care ture success. Today, as he celebrates his re- ing the way for others like John Hobbs, Val- Commission, Congress of California Seniors, tirement with family, friends, and colleagues, I erie Pope-Ludlam, Betty Dean Anderson, and and was Chair of the Advisory Council on wish him, his wife Sharman, his son Jeff, and Rikke Van Johnson. His wife, Salena Gregory, Aging. his grandchildren, Jason and Kayla, the very reflects, ‘‘He was a very good man. He did a As an impressive 25-gallon blood donor and best for many more years of health and happi- lot for San Bernardino.’’ CPR instructor for over 20 years, Anne had a ness. Salena and Gregory were married for 64 strong passion and dedication to helping those f years. They had one son, the late Norris P. in her community. Anne’s greatest source of PERSONAL EXPLANATION Gregory III, one granddaughter Jessica L.G. pride and happiness, though, was her family— Tucker, and two great-grandsons, Jason and her six children, 12 grandchildren, and seven HON. JO ANN EMERSON Justin Tucker. My thoughts and prayers, along great-grandchildren that survive her today. with those of my wife, Barbara, and my chil- Anne always put family first, and will be re- OF MISSOURI dren, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Baca Jr., Jeremy, membered most for her smile, generosity, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Natalie, and Jennifer are with Norris’ family at passion for those who were less fortunate. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 this time. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to Mr. Speaker, while it is with great sadness, Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall join me today in honoring a local hero, Norris I am truly honored to recognize a woman who Nos. 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, Gregory, Jr. has had a profound impact on my wife Patti

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Mr. Speaker, I rise California, Davis, which will fund the construc- JACKSON today to recognize and applaud Aimee Lange tion of a wine center geared toward education, for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service testifies to the forward-thinking approach Jack- Ambassadors for Youth award. Aimee Lange son always took to business and agriculture in HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY is a 12th grader at Faith Christian Academy the Wine Country. It will create an opportunity and received this award because her deter- for future generations to practice sustainable OF CALIFORNIA mination and hard work have allowed her to viticulture. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES overcome adversities. In addition to his wife, Jackson is survived The dedication demonstrated by Aimee by his five children and their families who will Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Lange is exemplary of the type of achieve- continue his legacy in the North Bay. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in hon- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise with ment that can be attained with hard work and oring the life of Jess Stonestreet Jackson. His both pride and sadness today with my col- perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their edu- fine wines earned him friends worldwide. His league MIKE THOMPSON to honor one of cation and develop a work ethic which will entrepreneurial leadership and compassionate Sonoma County’s pioneering leaders. Jess guide them for the rest of their lives. heart earned admirers throughout the North Stonestreet Jackson passed away April 12, I extend my deepest congratulations to Bay. He has enriched our lives, and he will be 2011, at his home in Geyserville, California. Aimee Lange for winning the Arvada Wheat dearly missed. From the wine industry to local philanthropy, Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. f Jess Jackson touched lives across the North I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- Bay, and he was admired and respected for cation and character in all her future accom- AUBREY WADLEIGH his devotion to our region. plishments. Born on February 18, 1930, and raised in f HON. ED PERLMUTTER San Francisco, Jess Jackson worked numer- OF COLORADO HONORING THE LIFE OF JESS ous jobs as a child to support his parents. As IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STONESTREET JACKSON a young adult, he worked as a long shoreman Tuesday, May 10, 2011 and police officer to put himself through the HON. MIKE THOMPSON Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise University of California, Berkeley. He em- today to recognize and applaud Aubrey OF CALIFORNIA bodied the American ideal that a dedicated Wadleigh for receiving the Arvada Wheat IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and hardworking person can build a success- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. ful life. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Aubrey Wadleigh is a 12th grader at Pomona With a unique drive and an entrepreneurial Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, High School and received this award because spirit, Jess Jackson established himself as a I rise with both pride and sadness today with her determination and hard work have allowed leader in the American wine industry. With a my colleague, LYNN WOOLSEY, to honor one of her to overcome adversities. successful law career in San Francisco, he Sonoma County’s pioneering leaders. Jess The dedication demonstrated by Aubrey began growing grapes in the 1970s. He pro- Stonestreet Jackson passed away April 12, Wadleigh is exemplary of the type of achieve- duced his first wine in the 1980s at the age of 2011, at his home in Geyserville, California. ment that can be attained with hard work and 52, quickly putting Sonoma County on the From the wine industry to local philanthropy, perseverance. It is essential students at all levels strive to make the most of their edu- map as one of the premier wine-growing re- Jess Jackson touched lives across the North cation and develop a work ethic which will gions of the world. Jackson’s work redefined Bay, and he was admired and respected for his devotion to our region. guide them for the rest of their lives. the use of ‘‘California’’ as an appellation of I extend my deepest congratulations to Au- quality for Chardonnay. His family company, Born on February 18, 1930, and raised in San Francisco, Jess Jackson worked numer- brey Wadleigh for winning the Arvada Wheat Jackson Family Wines, now operates over 30 Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. wineries around the globe. ous jobs as a child to support his parents. As a young adult, he worked as a long shoreman I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- Jackson was also known for devoting much and police officer to put himself through the cation and character in all her future accom- of his energy, intellect and financial resources University of California, Berkeley. He em- plishments. to help others. He donated millions of dollars bodied the American ideal that a dedicated f to charities locally and across the country. In and hardworking person can build a success- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Sonoma County, for example, he supported ful life. the Family Justice Center, the Redwood Em- With a unique drive and an entrepreneurial pire Food Bank, and the Boys and Girls Clubs. spirit, Jess Jackson established himself as a HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO He and his wife, Barbara R. Banke, spear- leader in the American wine industry. With a OF CONNECTICUT headed a wine auction, Sonoma Paradiso, successful law career in San Francisco, he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES raising millions of dollars for a host of local began growing grapes in the 1970s. He pro- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 causes for the benefit of children. duced his first wine in the 1980s at the age of Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- Jackson and Banke also embarked on a 52, quickly putting Sonoma County on the ably detained and so I missed rollcall vote No. pioneering venture to promote the study and map as one of the premier wine-growing re- 296 regarding the Connolly of Virginia Part B practice of sustainable viticulture. Their multi- gions of the world. Jackson’s work redefined Amendment No. 2 for H.R. 1230. Had I been million-dollar commitment to the University of the use of ‘‘California’’ as an appellation of present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ quality for Chardonnay. His family company, California, Davis, which will fund the construc- f Jackson Family Wines, now operates over 30 tion of a wine center geared toward education, wineries around the globe. ANDREA PIERCE testifies to the forward-thinking approach Jack- Jackson was also known for devoting much son always took to business and agriculture in of his energy, intellect and financial resources the Wine Country. I will create an opportunity HON. ED PERLMUTTER to help others. He donated millions of dollars for future generations to practice sustainable OF COLORADO to charities locally and across the country. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viticulture. Sonoma County, for example, he supported In addition to his wife, Jackson is survived the Family Justice Center, the Redwood Em- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 by his five children and their families who will pire Food Bank, and the Boys and Girls Clubs. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise continue his legacy in the North Bay. He and his wife, Barbara R. Banke, spear- today to recognize and applaud Andrea Pierce

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10MY8.011 E10MYPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS E846 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 10, 2011 for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service educational experience, with special mention ment that can be attained with hard work and Ambassadors for Youth award. Andrea Pierce to the Fresta Valley Christian School for mak- perseverance. It is essential students at all is a 8th grader at Drake Middle School and re- ing it to the quarterfinals of the competition. I levels strive to make the most of their edu- ceived this award because her determination also congratulate Battlefield High School for cation and develop a work ethic which will and hard work have allowed her to overcome placing second in the regional tournament. I guide them for the rest of their lives. adversities. congratulate and commend the two teams for I extend my deepest congratulations to The dedication demonstrated by Andrea their participation in the National Champion- Alma Franco-Torres for winning the Arvada Pierce is exemplary of the type of achieve- ship, which was held in St. Louis April 27–30. Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth ment that can be attained with hard work and f award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the perseverance. It is essential students at all same dedication and character in all her future levels strive to make the most of their edu- AARON CISNEROS accomplishments. cation and develop a work ethic which will f guide them for the rest of their lives. HON. ED PERLMUTTER 63RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE I extend my deepest congratulations to An- OF COLORADO INDEPENDENCE OF ISRAEL drea Pierce for winning the Arvada Wheat IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. cation and character in all her future accom- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF NEW JERSEY plishments. today to recognize and applaud Aaron IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Cisneros for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 RECOGNIZING LOCAL SCHOOL’S Aaron Cisneros is a 10th grader at Jefferson Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, today, Israel ROBOTICS TEAMS Senior High and received this award because celebrates 63 years of independence as a his determination and hard work have allowed Jewish-state. I am proud to say that it was on HON. FRANK R. WOLF him to overcome adversities. this same day 63 years ago that the United OF VIRGINIA The dedication demonstrated by Aaron States became the first country in the world to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cisneros is exemplary of the type of achieve- recognize the State of Israel. For decades, our Tuesday, May 10, 2011 ment that can be attained with hard work and two nations have shared an unyielding bond Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to rec- perseverance. It is essential students at all based on trust, common values and a great ognize three local schools that have excelled levels strive to make the most of their edu- respect for one another. I look forward to cele- in robotic competitions. These three teams cation and develop a work ethic which will brating this bond for years to come. participated in the Robotics for Inspiration and guide them for the rest of their lives. As the Middle East and North Africa con- Recognition of Science and Technology I extend my deepest congratulations to tinue on their paths to self-governance it is my (FIRST), regional tournament in Richmond on Aaron Cisneros for winning the Arvada Wheat sincere hope that this progress will continue in April 8–9, where 64 teams competed. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. the most peaceful way possible. I believe that The local schools represented—Highland I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- once the people of these growing nations are High School in Warrenton, RoboHawk-Team cation and character in all his future accom- able to achieve their ambitions that the bonds 3373; Fresta Valley Christian School in Mar- plishments. between Israel, the United States and the re- shall, Team 1731; and Battlefield High School f gion will prosper. The United States will con- in Haymarket, Team 1885 ILITE squad—are tinue our efforts with Israel and others in the all local schools and teams that participated in OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL region to achieve widespread peace and work the regional tournament. DEBT together toward this end. The FIRST robotics program offers students I offer my best wishes to President Peres, a chance to design a robot from scratch. Their HON. MIKE COFFMAN Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the people of mission is to ‘‘inspire young people to be OF COLORADO Israel as they celebrate their 63rd Independ- science and technology leaders, by engaging IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ence Day. I remain committed to ensuring that them in exciting mentor-based programs that the next 63 years of U.S.-Israel relations are Tuesday, May 10, 2011 build science, engineering and technology marked by cooperation and mutual respect. skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, f well-rounded life capabilities including self- today our national debt is confidence, communication, and leadership.’’ $14,325,784,545,788.31. ASHLEIGH SANTISTEVAN The students receive a box of parts with no in- On January 6, 2009, the start of the 111th structions, just a specific goal that their robot Congress, the national debt was HON. ED PERLMUTTER must reach. Then, the students have to design $10,638,425,746,293.80. OF COLORADO the robot to complete certain tasks for the This means the national debt has increased IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by $3,687,358,799,494.50 since then. competitions. The students are allotted a six- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 week period to build their robots and must bag This debt and its interest payments we are and tag them before the tournament. passing to our children and all future Ameri- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise The students are responsible for obtaining cans. today to recognize and applaud Ashleigh mentors and sponsors to raise the $5,000 that f Santistevan for receiving the Arvada Wheat is needed to receive a starter kit from FIRST. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Their mentors are usually parents who work in ALMA FRANCO-TORRES Ashleigh Santistevan is a 12th grader at War- the field of engineering and are role models ren Tech North and received this award be- and an inspiration to the students. HON. ED PERLMUTTER cause her determination and hard work have At the regional tournament in Richmond, OF COLORADO allowed her to overcome adversities. there were three different competition rounds. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The dedication demonstrated by Ashleigh The first round was autonomous, where the Santistevan is exemplary of the type of Tuesday, May 10, 2011 pre-programmed six-wheel robot had to act achievement that can be attained with hard independently of its operators and place rings Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise work and perseverance. It is essential stu- on pegs in order to gain points. The second today to recognize and applaud Alma Franco- dents at all levels strive to make the most of round consisted of the operators having the Torres for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge their education and develop a work ethic robot place tubes on the scoring racks. The Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Alma which will guide them for the rest of their lives. final and most difficult round, according to the Franco-Torres is a 8th grader at Drake Middle I extend my deepest congratulations to Battlefield team, was having a minibot climb School and received this award because her Ashleigh Santistevan for winning the Arvada up the rack and place tubes at a faster and determination and hard work have allowed her Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth higher rate than the original robot. to overcome adversities. award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the I congratulate all the teams for participating The dedication demonstrated by Alma Fran- same dedication and character in all her future in such a hands-on engineering and scientific co-Torres is exemplary of the type of achieve- accomplishments.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY8.012 E10MYPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS May 10, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E847 HONORING KALERVO RUUSKANEN United Way Worldwide were the architects of cation and develop a work ethic which will OF CANTERBURY, CONNECTICUT the 2–1–1 system which has served to trans- guide them for the rest of their lives. FOR 50 YEARS OF DEDICATED form access to human services in America I extend my deepest congratulations to Al- SERVICE IN THE CANTERBURY and Canada. exandra Burton for winning the Arvada Wheat VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT The United States is currently served by In- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. formation and Referral professionals through I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- HON. JOE COURTNEY 2–1–1 programs, aging I&R services, Aging cation and character in all her future accom- OF CONNECTICUT and Disability Resource Centers, child care re- plishments. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES source and referral services, military family f centers, and other specialty Information and IN RECOGNITION OF THE PRESI- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Referral services. In addition, the Aging Net- DENT’S VISIT TO GROUND ZERO Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today work consists of 56 State agencies on aging, FOLLOWING THE KILLING OF to recognize Kalervo ‘‘Kavi’’ Ruuskanen of 629 area agencies on aging, 244 Tribal orga- OSAMA BIN LADEN Canterbury, Connecticut in recognition of his nizations, and 2 Native Hawaiian organiza- 50 years of dedicated service with the Canter- tions. These entities also provide Information bury Volunteer Fire Department. and Referral and are important to moving In- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY In 1960, a young Kalervo Ruuskanen formation and Referral forward. OF NEW YORK helped friends and neighbors extinguish a The importance of the Information and Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brush fire. He impressed the local emergency ferral service is that it links consumers with Tuesday, May 10, 2011 officials so much that they asked him to join the most appropriate service that they may Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to join the department. Now 50 years later, Mr. need whether it be for housing, nutrition, job my fellow New Yorkers in expressing my grati- Ruuskanen is the first non-charter member of training, transportation services or long-term tude to President Obama for visiting our city the Canterbury Volunteer Fire Department to care options counseling. Information and Re- today and for a job very well done. Under the have reached the 50-year milestone. This ac- ferral and 2–1–1s have proven to be espe- President’s extraordinary leadership and with complishment is a testament both to his skill cially invaluable in times of natural disasters in an heroic effort by our military and our intel- as a first responder and his commitment to our Nation working in conjunction with first re- ligence community, at long last, a mass mur- serving his fellow man. sponders to provide help to persons in need. derer has been brought to justice. Not only has he been with the Canterbury Information and Referral services have been President Obama’s visit to Ground Zero will Volunteer Fire Department for 50 years, he recognized in Federal legislation for more than hopefully bring comfort to the families who lost has also worked as an emergency medical 35 years, including in the 1973 reauthorization loved ones, and bring the attention of the technician, and currently serves as a Con- of the Older Americans Act and including the world back to the courage that so many stable of Canterbury and volunteers as a fire establishment of the National Eldercare Loca- showed on 9/11: the firefighters, police offi- policeman. In small towns across eastern tor and the development of Aging and Dis- cers, and first responders who answered the Connecticut where we rely on volunteers to ability Resource Centers. call of duty and went into burning towers, protect our homes, our businesses and our Comprehensive and specialized Information never to return; the construction workers and way of life, men and women like Kalervo and Referral programs help people in every volunteers who came to Ground Zero to help Ruuskanen provide a vital service by ensuring community and operate as a critical compo- our nation recover; the office workers who our safety. nent of the health and human services deliv- risked their lives to lead others to safety. As the duly elected Representative of the ery system. Information and Referral organiza- I hope the President’s visit will also remind Second Congressional District of Connecticut, tions have databases of programs and serv- Americans how we came together after the at- I ask that my colleagues in the House of Rep- ices, and disseminate information through a tacks, a unity that impressed itself on the resentatives join me in extending hearty con- variety of channels to individuals, profes- heart of the world and delivered us from some gratulations and warm thanks to Mr. sionals and communities. of the most difficult times our nation has ever Ruuskanen for his dedication and selfless Let me conclude by commending all those faced. As the President himself said, when we service to the people of Canterbury, Con- professionals who work in the Information and come together, there’s nothing that we can’t necticut. Referral field and with 2–1–1s. We are espe- do. cially fortunate in my District and State to have f f one of the most effective of these profes- IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION sionals, my friend Jamie Moore who serves as HONORING MURIEL SCOTT AND REFERRAL PROGRAMS Vice President of Volunteer & Community Services at the United Way of the Midlands. HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD HON. LEE TERRY I urge my colleagues to become more famil- OF MAINE OF NEBRASKA iar with the Information and Referral and 2–1– IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1 programs in their districts help their constitu- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Tuesday, May 10, 2011 ents learn about who to call for information about local resources. Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay f pay tribute to Muriel Scott, the President and tribute to the dedicated professionals working CEO of the Central Maine Area Agency on each day in the field of Information and Refer- ALEXANDRA BURTON Aging, better known as Spectrum Generations. ral or I&R. These people perform the essential For more than three decades, Muriel has been task of bringing people and services together, HON. ED PERLMUTTER dedicated to building a strong agency to serve assistance that has proven to be more impor- OF COLORADO central Maine’s elderly population. tant than ever in these difficult economic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Muriel has always believed in the impor- times. tance of seniors’ exercising their own inde- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 In particular, I wish to acknowledge the im- pendence. For decades, Muriel has worked to portant work of the Alliance of Information and Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise support policies and initiatives that make it Referral Systems or AIRS which has been today to recognize and applaud Alexandra easier for seniors to live in their own homes serving for more than 30 years as the national Burton for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge and lead their own lives. organization which developed the professional Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Alex- Muriel’s hard work and dedication expanded standards that are a part of thousands of qual- andra Burton is a 12th grader at Warren Tech Spectrum Generations to seven community ity Information and Referral programs in this North and received this award because her center locations in central Maine. She first Nation. determination and hard work have allowed her joined Spectrum in 1976 as the Director for In 2010, Information and Referral profes- to overcome adversities. the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and sionals responded to more than 20 million The dedication demonstrated by Alexandra Muriel would serve as Nutrition Director before calls across our Nation from people seeking Burton is exemplary of the type of achieve- rising to the position of Associate Director in assistance. This includes people that ment that can be attained with hard work and 1979. accessed services through the hundreds of 2– perseverance. It is essential students at all Under Muriel’s leadership, Spectrum be- 1–1 organizations. AIRS in partnership with levels strive to make the most of their edu- came a leader in ensuring community access

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I Muriel Scott on her retirement after 34 years urge the passage of this legislation. ARISAI GURROLA of dedication to Maine’s elderly. f f IN RECOGNITION OF MR. KIRAN HON. ED PERLMUTTER ADRIAN ESTRADA DESAI OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ED PERLMUTTER HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 OF COLORADO OF NEW JERSEY Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize and applaud Arisai Gurrola Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Tuesday, May 10, 2011 for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ambassadors for Youth award. Arisai Gurrola today to recognize and applaud Adrian recognize Mr. Kiran Desai, former Chairman of is an 11th grader at Jefferson Senior High and Estrada for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge the Old Bridge Township Zoning Board of Ad- received this award because her determination Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Adrian justment and member of the Township Plan- and hard work have allowed her to overcome Estrada is a 12th grader at Jefferson Senior ning Board. Kiran is being recognized by the adversities. High and received this award because his de- New Jersey State Planning Officials Organiza- The dedication demonstrated by Arisai termination and hard work have allowed him tion as a recipient of the 2011 Achievement in Gurrola is exemplary of the type of achieve- to overcome adversities. Planning Award for his continued service to ment that can be attained with hard work and The dedication demonstrated by Adrian the residents of Old Bridge, New Jersey. Kiran perseverance. It is essential students at all Estrada is exemplary of the type of achieve- continues to demonstrate significant contribu- levels strive to make the most of their edu- ment that can be attained with hard work and tions to the planning and development of Old cation and develop a work ethic which will perseverance. It is essential students at all Bridge and is therefore deserving of this guide them for the rest of their lives. levels strive to make the most of their edu- body’s recognition. I extend my deepest congratulations to cation and develop a work ethic which will Kiran served as the Chairman of the Town- Arisai Gurrola for winning the Arvada Wheat guide them for the rest of their lives. ship’s Zoning Board of Adjustment from 2000 Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I extend my deepest congratulations to Adri- to 2010. A humble, thirty year resident of Old I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- an Estrada for winning the Arvada Wheat Bridge, Kiran excels in his professional en- cation and character in all her future accom- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. deavors as a result of his personal relationship plishments. I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- with the local residents and neighbors. During cation and character in all his future accom- his tenure, Kiran has evaluated hundreds of f plishments. applications and has most notably opposed f larger residential developments and retail COMMENDING THE MASON SMALL THE NATIONAL GUARD complexes not suited for the area. Kiran’s BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION ACT steadfast determination and clear mission has assisted in balancing the rights of developers HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY with the needs of Old Bridge’s large, diverse HON. MIKE COFFMAN OF VIRGINIA and growing community. He also proudly con- OF COLORADO tinues to place particular emphasis on pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tecting local environmentally sensitive areas. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Tuesday, May 10, 2011 In January 2011, Kiran transitioned from the Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I Zoning Board of Adjustment to the Old Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand before you today to reintro- Bridge’s Township Planning Board where he rise today to commend The Mason Small duce the National Guard Employment Protec- spearheads the initiative to review the Town- Business Development Center for being tion Act. ship’s master plan. named the 2011 Small Business Development I created this legislation in order to extend In addition to his professional experience, Center of Excellence and Innovation by the the same reemployment rights for all of our Kiran has also been active in several other Small Business Administration Washington National Guard personnel, regardless of civic organizations. He has served on the Eco- Metro Area District Office. This award recog- whether they are assigned to a homeland se- nomic Development Corporation and is the nizes and honors centers that use innovation curity mission or deployed overseas to Iraq or former Treasurer of the New Jersey Demo- to provide quality and effective services to Afghanistan. Under current law, the members cratic State Committee. He currently serves as small businesses to help them improve pro- of the National Guard who are called up for a Commissioner and Secretary of the Old gram management and delivery. active duty in support of homeland security Bridge Municipal Utilities Authority. For more than ten years, The Mason SBDC missions inside the United States are not pro- Kiran is also very active in the Indian com- has helped small businesses throughout vided the same reemployment rights to their munity and various organizations dedicated to Northern Virginia support and business coun- civilian occupations that other members of the preserving cultural roots and further Indian seling services. It is a successful partnership National Guard and Reserve have when they strides within the American community. Kiran between the federal government, Common- are called to active duty for overseas military is a founding member of the India Cultural As- wealth of Virginia and George Mason Univer- assignments. sociation of Central Jersey and has served as sity, and it assisted more than 480 small busi- There is no doubt that the soldiers and the President of Vraj of North America. He is also nesses in 2010. The hard work and dedication airmen serving in the National Guard must founding President of the Chh Gaam Patidar of the team members from The Mason SBDC have the same reemployment rights irrespec- Samaj of North America and continues his in- has resulted in the retention of more than tive of where they are ordered to serve. The volvement with countless other cultural organi- 1,200 local jobs. The Washington Metropolitan bill recognizes that those who are called up for zations. As a result of his outstanding efforts, region has greatly benefited from the vitality of homeland security missions can face the Kiran was recently awarded the Ellis Island the small business sector, and The Mason same hardships and challenges in trying to re- Medal of Honor, an annual award presented to SBDC is an important part of that success. turn to their civilian employment as someone an individual for their contributions by immi- Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to who has been away from their civilian occupa- grants to the United States. join me in commending The Mason Small tion due to an overseas military assignment. Mr. Speaker, once again please join me in Business Development Center and its team With the passage of this law, National congratulating Mr. Kiran Desai, the 2011 re- members for their efforts on behalf of our na- Guard members will no longer have to worry cipient of the New Jersey State Planning Offi- tion’s small businesses.

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This project is a microcosm of Helen’s long Small business owners will face an unfair fight to protect Florida’s incredible natural Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, I rise and discriminatory choice. If they need the tax wonders and to protect much needed habitat in opposition to H.R. 3, the No Taxpayer credit to make coverage for themselves and for the Florida Manatee. Funding for Abortion Act. their employees affordable, they will need to Three Sisters is an urban spring that has House Republicans are waging a war drop the abortion benefit. If they want to keep against women and they have made their ex- been under threat of development for many the benefit, they will have to go without the tax treme and dangerous agenda clear—to under- years. But through Helen’s leadership, this 57- credit—raising their costs and taking away mine women’s access to reproductive health acre property was acquired by the Service to money that could be used to expand their care. forever preserve this ecologically important H.R. 3 is a radical attack on women and business and maybe hire another employee. habitat. their reproductive rights. It extends unprece- H.R. 3 will raise taxes on millions of small Each year, more than 150 manatees winter dented limitation on access to abortions, and businesses. in and around this spring, and it draws tourists it singles out and punishes women who want Nearly 90 percent of private health insur- from across the state and beyond to behold access to this legal service. ance policies offer abortion coverage and this this gentle giant of our waterways. If you have Do not be confused. H.R. 3 goes far beyond is a blatant attempt to force employers to drop ever experienced a Florida manatee up close, current law—which is already highly restrictive, abortion coverage from their private health in- you understand how special this creature is, and which I oppose. The Hyde Amendment al- surance plans. and how important it is that we protect this im- ready prohibits women enrolled in Medicaid Now is the time to work on the issues that pressive species for future generations. and Medicare, federal employees, women are most important to Americans—creating The Three Sisters project took many years serving in the military, women in federal pris- jobs and improving the economy—rather than to realize and required the collaboration of ons, Peace Corps volunteers, and women punishing small businesses and workers many public and private partners. I was hon- seeking care under the Indian Health Services through legislation that takes health care away ored to work with Helen and with Congress- Act from getting the care they need. Its very from women. woman Ginny Brown-Waite of Brooksville, narrow exceptions do not even give women American women will suffer if this bill be- Florida, and Florida’s senior Senator BILL NEL- facing severe health conditions like cancer ac- comes law. SON to help secure federal funding for a por- cess to medically necessary abortion care so f tion of this important project. they can receive chemotherapy treatment. RECOGNIZING HELEN SPIVEY But it was Helen that was the driving force One of the original goals of this legislation that made the Three Sisters Springs Project a was to narrow the already harmful Hyde ex- reality. She worked tirelessly to coordinate ceptions even further. The bill’s sponsors tried HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ state, local and federal agencies, and the pri- to redefine rape and incest—to take us back OF FLORIDA vate partners needed to line up all the funding to a time when saying ‘‘no’’ wasn’t enough. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES required to protect this precious resource. She Public outcry at this mean-spirited and hurtful Tuesday, May 10, 2011 has never been someone to take ‘‘no’’ for an attempt to make it harder for survivors of rape answer, and with her bright spirit and intellect, and incest to access coverage for abortion Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Helen Spivey who today is she constantly wins over new allies for her services forced its removal. Unfortunately, cause. based on the House Judiciary Committee Re- receiving the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2010 Regional Director’s Conservation Award. Now that the spring’s site is under federal port accompanying H.R. 3, some members of management, I look forward to its full restora- this chamber are still intent on narrowing the I had the distinct pleasure and honor to serve and sit next to Helen in the Florida tion and the inclusion of an interpretive plat- rape exception. form and station that will enhance visitors’ ap- This bill is both hurtful and offensive. H.R. 3 House of Representatives, and I am proud preciation for this special ecosystem. expands an unfair, punitive policy that is dan- that her many years of service yielded such Once again, Helen should be very proud, as gerous to women’s health and applies it to mil- tremendous benefits to the people of Florida we are, of her hard fought victory for Florida’s lions of women and men in the private insur- and our state’s unique ecosystem. Her rec- ecosystem and for the Florida manatee. ance market. No one should be limited in ognition today is warranted and well deserved. terms of their access to safe and legal abor- For several decades, Helen Spivey has But I know what Helen will actually do . . . tion. been an iconic leader in the protection of Flor- which is to smile, give us all a small nod, and This legislation redefines the concept of ida’s special ecosystems and in particular, the then get right back to work on her next en- ‘‘government funding’’ far beyond the current endangered Florida manatee. For that work, deavor. common understanding. It prohibits even pri- she holds a very special title to those of us In a 2004 article in the St. Petersburg vate and nonfederal government funds from that know her well—‘‘The Manatee Lady.’’ Times, Helen was quoted as saying, ‘‘I guess being spent on any activity remotely related to For decades, Helen has fought to preserve I wouldn’t want people to remember me . . . the provision of abortion—any time federal the more pristine and natural Florida she knew but I would be really pleased if they could see money is involved in funding or subsidizing in her youth. Since moving to Crystal River in an ecosystem that functions and a world that other, nonabortion-related care. the 1970s, she has built a long resume volun- is not asphalt and concrete.’’ This legislation increases taxes on small teering in efforts to fight uncontrolled urban Well, Helen, we will most certainly remem- businesses with abortion coverage in their pri- growth, pollution from wastewater facilities, ber you and the work you continue to do each vate insurance plans. For decades, small busi- and of course to protect Florida manatees. day to make your vision a reality. nesses have been fighting insurance company From serving on the Crystal River City And with your work regarding saving Three premium demands and struggling to maintain Council to being elected to the Florida Legisla- Sisters Spring, you have added one more spe- health insurance coverage for their employ- ture, Helen’s life exemplifies the best a citizen cial ecosystem to the list of protected places ees. Many of those small businesses—1 in has to offer as an active and effective commu- in our beloved Florida. I am thrilled that the 3—are owned by women, but this bill affects nity and public servant. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is honoring you both men and women. While she has worked in collaboration with today—because no one is more deserving of The Affordable Care Act provides small many conservation organizations over her life- this recognition. businesses with tax credits to help make time, her connection to the Save the Manatee So today, as you receive this award while health insurance both accessible and afford- Club is special. also celebrating your eighty-third birthday, able. Those tax credits are available now. Since 2000, she has served as co-chair of Florida thanks you for all that you do. I am so Today, they are worth up to 35 percent of the Save the Manatee Club’s Board of Direc- proud of you and simply can’t wait to see what health insurance premium costs. By 2014, tors. In this role, she works tirelessly for the you accomplish in your next eighty-three they will be worth up to 50 percent. gentle creature of our Florida waterways. The years.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A10MY8.024 E10MYPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS E850 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 10, 2011 HONORING MOTT MIDDLE delivered over 5,000 babies over his distin- RECOGNIZING TEACHER COLLEGE guished career. APPRECIATION WEEK Dr. George was a rare breed of rural physi- HON. DALE E. KILDEE cian who traveled country dirt roads in the HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY OF MICHIGAN evenings after office hours to provide care for OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES patients who had no transportation into town. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, May 10, 2011 In 1940, Dr. George married Elise Nelson of Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Zachary, Louisiana, and they had five children Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, on May 12th Mott over 70 years of marriage. Middle College in Flint Michigan will celebrate today to recognize National Teacher Apprecia- Dr. George was long active in the commu- its 20th year of preparing at-risk high school tion week and the extraordinary work done by nity. He was a former school board President students for further education and the work- America’s teachers to provide students with and member of the Kiwanis Club, bank board, force. Through collaboration between Gen- the knowledge and skills they will need to and the hospital board. esee Intermediate School District and Mott compete and thrive in the 21st century. Every day, hard working men and women Community College, students from 21 school Dr. George was known around Silsbee for his love of duck hunting. He loved hunting so go into the classroom to prepare our children districts and 10 public academies in Genesee for a successful future. For this, they deserve County are able to integrate high school, com- much that he frequently got up at 3 A.M. to go out on the duck marshes before daylight. After not just our utmost gratitude and respect but munity college and the world of work as part fair and adequate compensation. Instead, of their educational experience. a couple hours of hunting, he returned to his clinic for a full day of treating patients. teachers and other public workers across the Mott Middle College opened in 1991 funded nation are under attack. Earlier this year, I He was also known for his award winning by a grant from The Charles Stewart Mott went to Wisconsin to lend support for teachers roses. For as long as he was able, he grew Foundation, to specialize in dropout preven- and other state workers who are not only fight- hundreds of rose bushes in his yard and won tion. Working with students that may not suc- ing cutbacks in salaries and benefits but the ceed in a traditional high school setting, Mott many rose competitions. loss of long-standing collective bargaining Middle College offers students the opportunity Dr. George was instrumental in starting the rights. Fortunately, in Wisconsin and other to earn college credits and a high school di- first Episcopal Church in Hardin County, St. states, people are turning out in large num- ploma simultaneously. The student body cur- John’s, where he served on the church vestry. bers to show opposition to those attacks and rently averages 400 students, and over its 20 Dr. George is survived by his loving wife of demonstrate support for teachers and public year history the school has graduated over 70 years, Elise Nelson Tennison. employees. 650 students. Rather than demonize teachers, it is impera- The teachers are trained to function as f tive that we recognize the essential role they focus group leaders to small groups of stu- play in our society not only this week but dents. The teachers and support staff work HONORING MISS ABBY KEENE throughout the year. President Obama has very hard to develop an education system that spoken at length about America’s need to meets the needs of all learning styles and fos- ‘‘Win the Future.’’ As our nation looks to ter one-on-one relationships with students. HON. WALTER B. JONES achieve that objective, we must not lose sight The school also utilizes community resources OF NORTH CAROLINA of the fact that nothing has a more direct im- to assist students with their academic, career IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pact on student achievement than having a and personal development. In 2002 the school great teacher in the classroom. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 began to shift from a middle college to an As a former elementary school teacher, I early college to increase the emphasis on stu- Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to know just the teaching profession is both re- dent dual enrollment. During the 2009–2010 honor Miss Abby Keene. warding and challenging. I encourage every school year, 375 students earned 1,562 col- She is freshman at Southern Wayne High American to take a moment this week to thank lege credits. School in Dudley, NC. Abby is currently an ac- a teacher for the incredible work they are Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- tive member of the Southern Wayne High doing to make our nation a better place. atives to join me in congratulating the adminis- School FFA and is currently working with train- f trators, educators, staff, graduates, and com- ing a goat for the goat exhibition and show. CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- munity partners for working diligently to help She is preparing for a land judging contest in SARY OF INOVA FAIRFAX HOS- accomplish the educational goals of students; which she will be a judge. Prior to her diag- PITAL and for creating a program that has gained a nosis she was a cheerleader, softball player national reputation for excellence. As a role and dancer. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY model for other middle and early colleges, In the fall of 2009 after a routine exam by Mott Middle College has set the bar very high OF VIRGINIA their family doctor, Abby was found to have an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for success and I wish them the best in the enlarged spleen. Further test revealed that Tuesday, May 10, 2011 coming years. she suffers from a rare liver disease named f Primary Sclerosing Cholangitit (PSC). PSC is Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I a liver disease of the bile ducts and is very rise to recognize Inova Fairfax Hospital, which HONORING DR. GEORGE DAVISON is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. TENNISON rare in children and even more rare to be di- agnosed in a female. The only known treat- Fairfax Hospital was first proposed by a ment is a transplant and she is currently on a group of concerned citizens who embraced HON. KEVIN BRADY waiting list for a transplant at Children’s Hos- the concept of a not-for-profit hospital. With OF TEXAS pital in Pittsburgh, PA. the strong support of the community, Fairfax IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County and the federal government, The Fair- Abby’s mother Deon has teamed up with Tuesday, May 10, 2011 fax Hospital was built and opened its doors on COTA (Children’s Organ Transplant Associa- February 6th, 1961. With a visionary and dedi- Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to tion) along with friends, neighbors, local cated group of physicians, nurses, allied honor the life of Dr. George Davison Tennison churches, fire department/rescue units, Grant- health care professionals, management, board born on July 5, 1918. ham Grange, Southern Wayne High School members and auxillians, The Fairfax Hospital Dr. George Tennison was known as ‘‘Dr. FFA, and other local civic groups to raise has become a premier health care institution George’’ to everyone in Silsbee, Texas. Dr. $50,000 for Abby to receive a transplant. On in the Washington, D.C. area. George, a veteran of World War II served his May 14, 2011, Eureka Christian Church is During the past 50 years, Fairfax Hospital, country proudly as a U.S. Navy physician in hosting a BBQ lunch and dinner, followed by renamed Inova Fairfax Hospital in 1997, has the war. He served as part of the Navy Med- an auction of donated items. Abby is hoping to significantly expanded to 833 acute-care beds ical Corp on board a troop transport. He re- return to her active roles upon completion of and is now the busiest hospital in the Com- ceived an honorable discharge from the Navy her liver transplant. monwealth of Virginia. It serves as the flagship in 1946. After leaving the Navy, he returned to Mr. Speaker, today, I ask my colleagues to facility of Inova Health System, which now in- Silsbee where he practiced medicine for 52 join me in honoring Miss Abby Keene and cludes hospitals in Alexandria, Mount Vernon, years. It is widely speculated that Dr. George wish her the best in her upcoming future. Fair Oaks, and Loudoun.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10MY8.027 E10MYPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS May 10, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E851 As the premier hospital serving the Northern made them real members of the Texas Army. the Alamo and Goliad. But General Sam, not- Virginia community, Inova Fairfax Hospital in- I even got my picture taken with Captain Juan ing that Texas was now a free and inde- cludes the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute Seguin, who led the Tejanos, Mexicans loyal pendent nation, held Santa Anna as a prisoner and the Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children, for independence. So as not to confuse these of war until negotiations between the two both of which are internationally recognized fa- Tejanos with Santa Anna’s army, General countries could be made. cilities, and the Inova Fairfax Hospital for Sam had Seguin put a playing card in the While Texas had declared her independ- Women. head band of each Tejano so they could eas- ence from Mexico a month earlier on March 2, Since its opening, Inova Fairfax Hospital ily be recognized. it was at this moment that she actually be- has served as a teaching institution for future Seguin and his men were roaming around came a Republic all unto herself and remained health professionals. Currently it partners with the battlefield. Cannons, battle cries and the so for nine glorious years. the medical schools of Georgetown, George sound of hooves surrounded me. I was like a Washington, the University of Virginia and little boy again. Texas claimed land as far north as the Ca- Howard University as well as the Uniformed Thousands of people came from far and nadian border and as far west as Colorado. Services University of the Health Sciences. It wide to celebrate 175 years of Texas inde- These historic battlegrounds remain an impor- also serves as the Northern Virginia campus pendence at the San Jacinto Day Festival and tant part of Texas history, and in 1936, the for the medical school of Virginia Common- Battle Reenactment. Children and senior citi- state of Texas honored the Texas War of wealth University. In addition it is affiliated with zens alike all gathered to travel back in time Independence and General Sam’s victory by numerous nursing, pharmacy and other allied and see the reenactment of one of the most erecting a monument modeled after the Wash- health profession programs and with numer- decisive battles in all history—and certainly ington Monument, but naturally bigger. ous institutions of higher learning, including the most decisive battle in Texas history. I am proud to be a Texan-American. And George Mason University. Inova Fairfax Hos- Folks lined the battlefield with lawn chairs, that weekend, as I saw thousands of people pital continues to expand with construction un- umbrellas and water bottles to watch the reen- celebrating the 175th anniversary of Texas derway for a new 11-story tower to provide actment of events that led to the Texas victory Independence, I was reminded of how proudly better access and flexibility to meet patient over the larger Mexican Army on April 21, we Texans hail. Because of men like Sam needs. 1836. I was reminded of how good it feels to Houston, Texas is the great state that it is Among its many accolades, Inova Fairfax be an American—particularly a Texan-Amer- today. We must always remember that Texas Hospital has been designated as the Level 1 ican. As the wind blew, history unfolded right was once a nation. Texas forever! Trauma Center for Northern Virginia by the in front of our eyes. I felt like I stepped back And that’s just the way it is. Commonwealth of Virginia, awarded Magnet in time to 1836. Recognition in Nursing Excellence, and con- It was 175 years ago that Texas became an sistently named among the 50 Best Hospitals independent nation. Like many folks, some- f in the United States by both U.S. News & times I wish that we still were. General Sam HONORING THE CHINA OCEAN World Report and HealthGrades. Inova Fairfax and his boys took on Santa Anna and an army SHIPPING COMPANY ON ITS 50TH and Inova Health System are ranked among of about 1,600 along the marshy banks of the ANNIVERSARY the nation’s top 100 Military Friendly Employ- San Jacinto River in the battle that resulted in ers, Top 100 Companies for Working Mothers, one of the largest land transfers in world his- Best Employers for Workers Over 50, and are tory and gave way to a new independent na- commonly named among the nation’s 100 tion—the Republic of Texas. HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN Most Wired hospitals and health systems. After Mexican dictator Santa Anna stormed OF NEW JERSEY While serving the health needs of an exten- the walls of the Alamo, and ordered the mas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sive community, Inova Fairfax also is actively sacre at Goliad, he felt the Texans had all but involved in the community, partnering with been defeated, and he set his sights on fin- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 community based programs and Fairfax Coun- ishing the war with the Texans heading south- ty Public Schools. Inova also provides more east in the ‘‘Runaway Scrape.’’ Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to than $200 million in charity care within a sin- During this time, panic spread across Texas congratulate the China Ocean Shipping Com- gle year. I was proud to represent Inova Fair- and doubt loomed that General Sam Houston pany (COSCO) on its 50th anniversary. fax Hospital during my 14 years as the chair- could stop the Mexican Army. But, General Throughout the past fifty years, China man of the Fairfax County Board of Super- Sam was not the quitting type and he would Ocean Shipping Company has evolved from a visors, and I am pleased to continue that part- not give up his fight for freedom so easily. small coastal carrier to a global maritime lead- nership today. The battle for Texas took place on the er and a diversified multinational ‘‘Fortune Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me marshes of the San Jacinto River. On the Global 500’’ company that is the 2nd largest in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of afternoon of April 21, General Sam’s battle shipping company worldwide. My congratula- Inova Fairfax Hospital, which the community plan called for a charge the next day at dawn, tions go to all the employees of COSCO. This will mark in a May 11 celebration. For 50 but after discussions with his troops he de- company, with its American headquarters lo- years, Inova Fairfax Hospital has carried out cided not to wait any longer. cated in Secaucus, New Jersey, continues to its mission as engraved on its dedication Scout Deaf Smith was ordered to burn the be a leader in maritime commerce between plaque that it is ‘‘dedicated to the relief of only bridge and trapped both armies between the U.S. and China; providing jobs and eco- human suffering and to the protection and the river and the marshes. In broad daylight, nomic growth here at home, and supporting preservation of the health of all who enter its General Sam and the boys, 700 Texas free- safety, environmental and security efforts. doors.’’ I extend my congratulations to the en- dom fighters, marched double-time in a single tire Inova Fairfax Hospital family and to Inova line to independence—taking on a profes- International maritime trade is vital to New Health System and thank them for their contin- sional army more than twice their size. Jersey and has helped support U.S. con- ued commitment to our community. The Texans charged yelling, ‘‘Remember sumers, companies and products. COSCO f the Alamo! Remember Goliad!’’ They carried a Americas Inc. was recognized for promoting office social responsibility and received the THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS flag of partially nude Miss Liberty, and the fife played a bawdy house song called ‘‘Come to 2010 New Jersey Department of Transpor- the Bower.’’ Santa Anna’s army, caught nap- tation New Jersey Smart Workplaces (NJSW) HON. TED POE ping, was routed. gold award. This award recognizes the efforts OF TEXAS Tradition says Santa Anna was having a of COSCO to help reduce traffic congestion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rendezvous in his tent with a lady that turned and improve air quality by providing commuter Tuesday, May 10, 2011 out to be a spy for Texas, Emily Morgan, who benefits to their employees in New Jersey. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, as I walked is sometimes referred to as the ‘‘Yellow Rose These important contributions to our state de- onto the battlefield in the hot Texas sun, I of Texas.’’ Most of the enemy was killed or serve the highest recognition. journeyed through a sea of buckskin uniforms, wounded; the rest were captured or dis- Mr. Speaker, today I would like to congratu- Bowie knives and long muskets. I felt like I appeared. The victory was stunning. The rest, late COSCO on its 50th anniversary and had died and gone to Heaven. as they say, is Texas history. honor its employees for their role in COSCO’s The men who portrayed Sam’s Boys had a General Santa Anna’s life was spared to the continued global business success and con- certain swagger, a certain something that dismay of many that had lost loved ones at scientious work in the State of New Jersey.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:40 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K10MY8.020 E10MYPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS E852 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 10, 2011 INTRODUCING THE LENA HORNE equality. In 1963, she participated in the his- To younger Dolphins fans, he was the RECOGNITION ACT toric March on Washington for Jobs and Free- ‘‘voice’’ of the Dolphins. In 1992, the ‘‘Mad dom, at which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deliv- Dog’’ became the Dolphins radio color com- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS ered his immortal ‘‘I Have a Dream’’ speech. mentator, but to thousands of ‘‘Dol-fans’’ he OF FLORIDA She also performed at rallies throughout the simply became their voice. For nearly 20 country for the National Council for Negro years, Mandich grew a massive following for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Women and worked with the National Associa- his all-out support of the team and his signa- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 tion for the Advancement of Colored People ture call, ‘‘Awwww-right Miami!’’ Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I (NAACP), of which she was the cover girl for Friends described how tough Jim was in his rise today to introduce the Lena Horne Rec- their monthly bulletin at the age of 2, in addi- battle with cancer. Despite receiving chemo- ognition Act, a bill to posthumously honor tion to being a member of the Delta Sigma therapy and radiation, Mandich called every Lena Horne with a Congressional Gold Medal Theta sorority. Dolphins game last season. in recognition of her many achievements and In 1981, Ms. Horne finally received the big Fittingly, the Dolphins opened up Sun Life contributions to American culture and the Civil break she had waited for her whole life—a Stadium last Wednesday so that thousands of Rights Movement. A symbol of elegance and one-woman Broadway show. Lena Horne: The fans could pay their respects. He is survived grace, the legendary Lena Horne entertained Lady and Her Music, was the culmination of by his wife Bonnie and their three sons. America and broke racial barriers as a singer, her triumphs and struggles. It enjoyed a 14- May we rejoice in the profound joy Jim dancer, and actress for over 60 years. Ms. month run before going on tour and earned brought to those privileged to know him. He Horne passed away a year ago yesterday, in her a special Tony award for distinguished will be missed by the thousands of fans who New York City on May 9, 2010 at the age of achievement in theater and two Grammys. Ms. cheered him on the football field and later, lis- 92. Horne was also the recipient of the Kennedy tened to him on the radio. He will be sorely Lena Mary Calhoun Horne was born on Center honor for lifetime contribution to the missed and never replaced. June 30, 1917, in Brooklyn, New York. Her arts in 1984 and in 1989 received a lifetime path to international stardom would take her achievement Grammy Award. She received f from Harlem’s famous Cotton Club, where she two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame—for was hired as a chorus dancer at the age of her work in both motion pictures and record- CELEBRATING ISRAEL’S 63RD 16, to Charlie Barnet’s jazz band, where she ing—in addition to a footprint on the Inter- ANNIVERSARY became one of the first African American national Civil Rights Walk of Fame at the Mar- women to tour with an all-white band, to Holly- tin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY wood and Broadway. Mr. Speaker, Lena Horne was an extraor- OF ILLINOIS In the 1940s, Ms. Horne was discovered by dinary woman who refused to give up her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) talent scout dreams and used her beauty, talent, and intel- Tuesday, May 10, 2011 and moved to Hollywood to be an actress, be- ligence to fight racial discrimination. I urge my coming the first black artist to sign a long-term colleagues to support the Lena Horne Rec- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise contract with a major studio. Despite her ex- ognition Act to honor the life and legacy of Ms. today to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s traordinary beauty and talent, however, she Lena Horne with a Congressional Gold Medal. Independence Day, and to mark the 6314 an- was often limited to minor acting roles be- f niversary of the founding of the state of Israel. Despite enduring decades of war and terror, cause of her race. Among many lost opportu- RECOGNIZING JIM MANDICH nities, studio executives cast fellow actress Israel has emerged as a strong and vibrant Ava Gardner as Julie in the film adaptation of democracy, a close U.S. friend and ally, and Show Boat instead of Ms. Horne because they HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ a global leader in technology, energy, and sci- did not want it to star a black actress. How- OF FLORIDA entific innovation. ever, she dazzled audiences and critics in a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For me, as a Jew, ties to Israel are very number of films, including Cabin in the Sky Tuesday, May 10, 2011 personal. Growing up, I saved my money to and Stormy Weather. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, buy tree certificates to help make the Israeli The struggle for equal and fair treatment I rise today to mourn the passing of Miami desert bloom. As a member of Congress, I was an inseparable and increasingly political Dolphins legend Jim Mandich. continue to be a strong supporter of the State part of Ms. Home’s life. During World War II, Jim ‘‘Mad Dog’’ Mandich died on April 26th of Israel, of a vibrant U.S.-Israel relationship, Ms. Horne toured extensively with the United at the age of 62, after a valiant battle with bile and of a peaceful and secure future for Israel Service Organizations, USO on the West duct cancer for more than a year. and the entire region. Coast and in the South in support of the He was a beloved and respected member of The U.S.-Israel relationship, begun a mere troops. She was out-spoken in her criticism of the South Florida community known for his minutes after Israel’s founding, remains criti- the way black soldiers were treated, refusing warmth and generosity to those in need. cally important to both our nations. Based on to sing for segregated audiences or to groups To longtime Dolphins fans, Mandich is re- shared values and interests, this deep and in which German prisoners of war were seated membered as the hard-nosed tight end on the abiding friendship is as important now as ever, in front of African American servicemen. two Super Bowl championship teams in the in the face of international threats and a grow- During the period of McCarthyism in the early 1970s. ing tide of delegitimization. 1950s, Ms. Horne was blacklisted as a com- Over eight seasons in the National Football In February, I traveled to Israel with the munist for seven years because of her civil League, all but one with the Miami Dolphins, Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago. rights activism and friendship with Paul Robe- he caught 121 passes, for 1,406 yards and 23 In addition to discussions about regional de- son and W.E.B. Du Bois. Although she contin- touchdowns. velopments and critical security issues, I also ued to face discrimination, Ms. Horne’s career But on the field he will best be remembered had the opportunity to learn more about flourished in television and on nightclub stages for always giving it his all on every play. Israel’s excellent social programs as well as across the country. It was during this time that Earning the nickname ‘‘Mad Dog’’ for his all- cutting edge research into green technology. she also established herself as a major re- out efforts on special teams, his teammates As with previous trips to Israel, I left with both cording artist. In 1957, she recorded Lena point out that he was the heart and soul of the great pride and a renewed hope for a lasting Horne at the Waldorf-Astoria, which reached undefeated team in 1972—the only peace solution. the Top 10 and became the best-selling album undefeated season by an NFL team in the Today, we mark the 63rd anniversary of the by a female singer in RCA Victor’s history. Super Bowl era. He then helped them repeat founding of the state of Israel, our steadfast Ms. Horne used her talent and fame to be- as Super Bowl champions the following sea- friend, ally, and partner, and we reaffirm the come a powerful voice for civil rights and son. unbreakable bonds between our two countries.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:37 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D10MY1.REC D10MYPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with DIGEST D472 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST May 10, 2011 Counterproliferation Center, Office of the Director of James Roosevelt, Jr., Tufts Associated Health Plans, National Intelligence; Edward B. Held, Director, Of- Inc., Watertown, Massachusetts; and Charles P. fice of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, Michael Blahous, Hoover Institution, Nancy J. Altman, So- McKeon, Chief Scientist, Anne M. Herrington, Dep- cial Security Works, and Alex M. Brill, American uty Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonprolifera- Enterprise Institute (AEI), all of Washington, D.C. tion, National Nuclear Security Administration, and John Gerrard, Assistant Deputy Administrator, SUCCESSFUL 2014 AFGHANISTAN International Material Protection and Cooperation, TRANSITION all of the Department of Energy; and Brian Keith Lessenberry, Acting National Intelligence Officer for Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded Weapons of Mass Destruction, Kenneth A. Meyers a hearing to examine steps needed for a successful III, Director, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 2014 transition in Afghanistan, after receiving testi- Kenneth B. Handelman, Acting Assistant Secretary mony from David J. Kilcullen, Caerus Associates, for Global Strategic Affairs, and Jed Royal, Director, Seth G. Jones, RAND Corporation, and Stephen Cooperative Threat Reduction Policy, all of the De- Biddle, Council on Foreign Relations, all of Wash- partment of Defense. ington, D.C. FINANCIAL CRISIS INQUIRY COMMISSION’S GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND FINAL REPORT RESULTS MODERNIZATION ACT Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the Fi- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- nancial Crisis Inquiry Commission’s final report, fairs: Subcommittee on Oversight of Government after receiving testimony from Phil Angelides, Management, the Federal Workforce, and the Dis- Chairman, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. trict of Columbia with the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, TRANSPORTATION WORKER Federal Services, and International Security con- IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL PROGRAM cluded a joint hearing to examine a roadmap for a Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: more efficient and accountable Federal government, Committee concluded a hearing to examine the focusing on implementing the Government Perform- Transportation Worker Identification Credential Pro- ance and Results (GPRA) Modernization Act, after gram, focusing on if internal control weaknesses need receiving testimony from Jeffrey D. Zients, Adminis- to be corrected to help achieve security objectives, trator, Federal Procurement Policy, Office of Man- after receiving testimony from Representative Mica; agement and Budget; Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller John Pistole, Administrator, Transportation Security General of the United States, Government Account- Administration, and Rear Admiral Kevin S. Cook, ability Office; Robert Shea, Grant Thornton LLP, Director, Prevention Policy, United States Coast Alexandria, Virginia; Paul L. Posner, George Mason Guard, both of the Department of Homeland Secu- University, Fairfax, Virginia; and Jonathan D. Breul, rity; and Stephen M. Lord, Director, Homeland Se- IBM Center for The Business of Government, Wash- curity and Justice Issues, Government Accountability ington, D.C. Office. UPSTREAM OIL AND GAS TECHNOLOGIES PROTECTING MOBILE PRIVACY Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Privacy, concluded a hearing to examine new developments Technology and the Law concluded a hearing to ex- in upstream oil and gas technologies, after receiving amine protecting mobile privacy, focusing on testimony from Kevin R. Banks, Alaska Department smartphones, tablets, cell phones and privacy, after of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Direc- receiving testimony from Jessica Rich, Deputy Di- tor, and Lois N. Epstein, Wilderness Society, both rector, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal of Anchorage; Thomas Davis, Colorado School of Trade Commission; Jason Weinstein, Deputy Assist- Mines, Golden; Andy Hendricks, Schlumberger, ant Attorney General, Criminal Division, Depart- Sugarland, Texas; and L. Stephen Melzer, Melzer ment of Justice; Justin Brookman, Center for De- Consulting, Midland, Texas. mocracy and Technology (CDT), Alan Davidson, DEFICIT REDUCTION Google Inc., Jonathan Zuck, The Association for Committee on Finance: Committee concluded a hearing Competitive Technology, and Ashkan Soltani, all of to examine perspectives on deficit reduction, focus- Washington, D.C.; and Guy Tribble, Apple Inc., ing on Social Security, after receiving testimony from Cupertino, California.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:37 May 11, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D10MY1.REC D10MYPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with DIGEST May 10, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D473 INTELLIGENCE Committee recessed subject to the call. Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony from officials of the intelligence community. h House of Representatives cilitate the safe and timely production of American Chamber Action energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico. Consider- Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 24 pub- ation is expected to resume tomorrow, May 11th. lic bills, H.R. 1801–1824; and 8 resolutions, H.J. Pages H3120–26 H3131–47 Res. 57; and H. Res. 255–256, 258–262 were intro- Pursuant to the rule, the amendment rec- duced. Pages H3159–61 ommended by the Committee on Natural Resources Additional Cosponsors: Pages H3161–62 now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopt- ed in the House and in the Committee of the Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as H. Res. 257, providing for consideration of the the original bill for the purpose of further amend- bill (H.R. 1231) to amend the Outer Continental ment under the five-minute rule and shall be consid- Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas ered as read. Page H3131 with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to Rejected: establish a domestic oil and natural gas production Polis amendment (No. 1 printed in part A of H. goal, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 112–74). Rept. 112–73) that sought to require safety review of permits to take into consideration all applicable Page H3159 safety, environmental and fisheries laws (by a re- Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he corded vote of 167 ayes to 245 noes, Roll No. 299); appointed Representative Graves (GA) to act as Pages H3132–34, H3141 Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H3117 Garamendi amendment (No. 2 printed in part A Recess: The House recessed at 12:06 p.m. and re- of H. Rept. 112–73) that sought to implement the convened at 2 p.m. Page H3118 Commission’s recommendation by requiring that in Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest chap- reviewing a drilling permit, the Secretary consult lain, Reverend Jane Wood, Jerusalem-Mt. Pleasant with an independent drilling safety organization not United Methodist Church, Rockville, Maryland. affiliated with the oil industry trade association (by Page H3118 a recorded vote of 169 ayes to 240 noes, Roll No. 300); Pages H3134–35, H3141–42 Whole Number of the House: The Speaker an- Markey amendment (No. 3 printed in part A of nounced to the House that, in light of the resigna- H. Rept. 112–73) that sought to implement basic tion of the gentleman from Nevada, Mr. Heller, the offshore drilling safety reforms recommended by the whole number of the House is adjusted to 432. independent BP spill commission. The Commission Page H3118 found that the root causes of the BP spill were ‘‘sys- Recess: The House recessed at 2:14 p.m. and recon- tematic’’ and could have been prevented. The vened at 4 p.m. Page H3119 amendment would set specific new minimum stand- Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules ards for blow-out preventers, cementing and well de- and pass the following measure: sign (by a recorded vote of 176 ayes to 237 noes, Roll No. 301); and Pages H3135–37, H3142–43 Assessing Progress in Haiti Act: H.R. 1016, Hastings (FL) amendment (No. 10 printed in part amended, to measure the progress of relief, recovery, A of H. Rept. 112–73) that sought to amend the reconstruction, and development efforts in Haiti fol- bill to emphasize quality of court decisions instead lowing the earthquake of January 12, 2010. of speed of court decisions. Pages H3145–46 Page H3126 Proceedings Postponed: Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act: Hanabusa amendment (No. 4 printed in part A of The House began consideration of H.R. 1229, to H. Rept. 112–73) that seeks to state that the Sec- amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to fa- retary shall not issue an offshore drilling permit

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Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Rept. 112–73) that seeks to strike a provision in the Global Health, and Human Rights held a hearing on underlying bill that would ‘‘deem’’ drilling permits Governance, Democracy, Human Rights, and the approved after 60 days even if the necessary safety Millennium Challenge Corporation in Africa: The and environmental reviews have not be completed. FY 2012 Proposed Budget. Testimony was heard The amendment leaves in place a timeline for ap- from Johnnie Carson, Assistant Secretary of State, proving drilling permits, but prevents permits from Bureau of African Affairs, Department of State; Shar- being ‘‘deemed’’ approved before the safety review on Cromer, Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Africa, U.S. Agency for International De- has been completed; Pages H3138–40 Polis amendment (No. 7 printed in part A of H. velopment; and Patrick Fine, Vice President for Rept. 112–73) that seeks to lift timeline require- Compact Implementation, Department of Compact ments if the agency lacks an adequate budget or Operations, Millennium Challenge Corporation. lacks staff expertise to properly review permits; FUTURE OF CAPITAL FORMATION Pages H3140–41 Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Hastings (FL) amendment (No. 8 printed in part Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘The Future of A of H. Rept. 112–73) that seeks to require a de- Capital Formation.’’ Testimony was heard from the tailed description of the extent to which and by following Securities and Exchange Commission offi- when any oil found on the leased property will de- cials: Mary Schapiro, Chairman; Meredith Cross, Di- crease the price of crude oil and at the pump for rector, Division of Corporation Finance; Roel C. hardworking Americans; Pages H3143–44 Campos, Former Commissioner; and public wit- Deutch amendment (No. 9 printed in part A of nesses. H. Rept. 112–73) that seeks to strike section 202 of H.R. 1229, so that states outside of the 5th Cir- REVERSING PRESIDENT OBAMA’S cuit can have their courts hear civil actions relating OFFSHORE MORATORIUM ACT to energy projects in the Gulf of Mexico; and Committee on Rules: The Committee granted, by a Pages H3144–45 record vote of 7 to 3, a structured rule providing for Hastings (FL) amendment (No. 11 printed in part consideration of H.R. 1231, Reversing President A of H. Rept. 112–73) that seeks to strike section Obama’s Offshore Moratorium Act. The rule pro- 207 of the bill which pertains to limitations on at- vides one hour of general debate equally divided and torneys’ fees. Pages H3146–47 controlled by the chair and ranking minority mem- H. Res. 245, the rule providing for consideration ber of the Committee on Natural Resources. The of the bill, was agreed to on May 5th. rule waives all points of order against consideration Senate Message: Message received from the Senate of the bill. The rule provides that the amendment by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the recommended by the Committee on Natural Re- House today appears on page H3118. sources shall be considered as adopted and that the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The Quorum Calls—Votes: Three recorded votes devel- rule waives all points of order against provisions in oped during the proceedings of today and appear on the bill, as amended. The rule makes in order only pages H3141, H3141–42 and H3142–43. There those amendments printed in the Rules Committee were no quorum calls. report accompanying the resolution. Provides that Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- each such amendment may be offered only in the journed at 9:39 p.m. order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be consid- Committee Meetings ered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to Committee on Energy and Commerce: Full Committee amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand began markup of the following: H.R. 5, the Help for division of the question in the House or in the Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Committee of the Whole. The rule waives all points

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Hastings of Flor- boundary of Denali National Park, S. 313, to authorize ida. the Secretary of the Interior to issue permits for a microhydro project in nonwilderness areas within the boundaries of Denali National Park and Preserve, to ac- Joint Meetings quire land for Denali National Park and Preserve from No joint committee meetings were held. Doyon Tourism, Inc, S. 323, to establish the First State f National Historical Park in the State of Delaware, S. 403, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, segments of the Molalla River in the State of Oregon, as MAY 11, 2011 components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Sys- tem, S. 404, to modify a land grant patent issued by the (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Secretary of the Interior, S. 508, to establish the Chimney Rock National Monument in the State of Colorado, S. Senate 535, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Depart- certain lands within Fort Pulaski National Monument, S. ments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- 564, to designate the Valles Caldera National Preserve as cation, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to examine a unit of the National Park System, S. 599, to establish proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2012 for the a commission to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the National Institutes of Health, 10 a.m., SD–124. American Civil War, S. 713, to modify the boundary of Subcommittee on Department of Defense, to hold hear- Petersburg National Battlefield in the Commonwealth of ings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year Virginia, S. 765, to modify the boundary of the Oregon 2012 for the Guard and Reserve, 10 a.m., SD–192. Caves National Monument, S. 779, to authorize the ac- Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Per- quisition and protection of nationally significant battle- sonnel, to resume hearings to examine the Active, Guard, fields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and Reserve, and civilian personnel programs in review of the the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protec- Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2012 and tion Program, S. 849, to establish the Waco Mammoth the Future Years Defense Program, 1:30 p.m., SR–232A. National Monument in the State of Texas, and S. 858, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, to hold hearings to to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a examine military space programs in review of the Defense special resource study to determine the suitability and Authorization Request for fiscal year 2012 and the Future feasibility of designating the Colonel Charles Young Years Defense Program; with the possibility of a closed Home in Xenia, Ohio as a unit of the National Park Sys- session in SVC–217 following the open session, 2 p.m., tem, 2:30 p.m., SD–366. SD–106. Committee on Finance: to hold hearings to examine the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, 10 hold hearings to examine manufacturing our way to a a.m., SD–215. stronger economy, 2 p.m., SR–253. Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on Near Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, to hold on National Parks, to hold hearings to examine S. 114, hearings to examine human rights and democratic reform to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a in Iran, 10 a.m., SD–419. cooperative agreement for a park headquarters at San An- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Sub- tonio Missions National Historical Park, to expand the boundary of the Park, to conduct a study of potential committee on Primary Health and Aging, to hold hear- land acquisitions, S. 127, to establish the Buffalo Bayou ings to examine diverting non-urgent emergency room National Heritage Area in the State of Texas, S. 140, to use, focusing on if it can provide better care and lower designate as wilderness certain land and inland water costs, 10 a.m., SD–430. within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: the State of Michigan, S. 161, to establish Pinnacles Na- business meeting to consider S. 772, to protect Federal tional Park in the State of California as a unit of the Na- employees and visitors, improve the security of Federal fa- tional Park System, S. 177, to authorize the Secretary of cilities and authorize and modernize the Federal Protec- the Interior to acquire the Gold Hill Ranch in Coloma, tive Service, S. 550, to improve the provision of assistance California, S. 247, to establish the Harriet Tubman Na- to fire departments, S. 792, to authorize the waiver of tional Historical Park in Auburn, New York, and the certain debts relating to assistance provided to individuals Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Histor- and households since 2005, S. Res. 174, expressing the ical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, sense of the Senate that effective sharing of passenger in- Maryland, S. 279, to direct the Secretary of the Interior formation from inbound international flight manifests is to carry out a study to determine the suitability and fea- a crucial component of our national security and that the

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Department of Homeland Security must maintain the in- Committee on Energy and Commerce, Full Committee con- formation sharing standards required under the 2007 Pas- tinued markup of the following: H.R. 5, the Help Effi- senger Name Record Agreement between the United cient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare States and the European Union, H.R. 793, to designate (HEALTH) Act of 2011; and H.R. 908, the Full Imple- the facility of the United States Postal Service located at mentation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Stand- 12781 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Inverness, Cali- ards (CFATS) Act, as reported by the Subcommittee on fornia, as the ‘‘Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Post Of- Environment and the Economy. On May 10 at 4 p.m., fice’’, S. 349, to designate the facility of the United 2123 Rayburn. 10:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. States Postal Service located at 4865 Tallmadge Road in Subcommittee on Health, begin markup of H.R. 1683, Rootstown, Ohio, as the ‘‘Marine Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray the State Flexibility Act of 2011, the Subcommittee will Post Office’’, and S. 655, to designate the facility of the convene immediately after the completion of the Full United States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Committee markup, 2123 Rayburn. Street in Cary, Mississippi, as the ‘‘Spencer Byrd Powers, Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Do- Jr. Post Office’’, 10 a.m., SD–342. mestic Monetary Policy and Technology, hearing entitled Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Antitrust, ‘‘Monetary Policy and the Debt Ceiling: Examining the Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, to hold hear- Relationship Between the Federal Reserve and Govern- ings to examine the AT&T/T–Mobile merger, 10:15 a.m., ment Debt,’’ 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. SD–226. Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Committee on Rules and Administration: business meeting Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled ‘‘Legislative Pro- to consider the nomination of William J. Boarman, of posals to Address the Negative Consequences of the Maryland, to be Public Printer, Government Printing Of- Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Provisions,’’ 2 p.m., 2128 fice, S. Res. 116, to provide for expedited Senate consid- Rayburn. eration of certain nominations subject to advice and con- Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee, hearing sent, and S. 739, to authorize the Architect of the Capitol on the Peace Corps at 50, 9:30 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. to establish battery recharging stations for privately Full Committee, markup on H. Res. 209, Directing owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Rep- the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government, 2 resentatives copies of any document, record, memo, cor- p.m., SR–301. respondence, or other communication of the Department House of State, or any portion of such communication, that re- fers or relates to any consultation with Congress regard- Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, ing Operation Odyssey Dawn or military actions in or Environment, and Related Agencies, hearing on the Na- against Libya, 4:30 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. tional Endowment for the Arts FY12 Budget, 9:30 a.m., B–308 Rayburn. Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Over- Subcommittee on Defense, hearing on Defense Health sight, Investigations, and Management, hearing entitled Program, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. ‘‘On the Border and in the Line of Fire: U.S. Law En- Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, hearing on the forcement, Homeland Security and Drug Cartel Vio- Government Printing Office, Congressional Budget Of- lence.’’ 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. fice, Members and Public Witnesses, 10 a.m., HT–2, Committee on House Administration, Subcommittee on Capitol. Oversight, hearing on GPO—Issues and Challenges: How Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related will GPO Transition to the Future? 1:30 p.m., 210 Can- Agencies, hearing on National Endowment for the Hu- non. manities FY12 Budget Oversight, 11 a.m., B–308 Ray- Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime, burn. Terrorism and Homeland Security, hearing on the USA Committee on Armed Services, Full Committee, markup of PATRIOT Act: Dispelling the Myths, 10 a.m., 2141 the following: H. Res. 208, Directing the Secretary of Rayburn. Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives cop- Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforce- ies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or ment, hearing on H.R. 1741, the Secure Visas Act, 1:30 other communication of the Department of Defense, or p.m., 2141 Rayburn. any portion of such communication, that refers or relates Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Sub- to any consultation with Congress regarding Operation committee on National Security, Homeland Defense and Odyssey Dawn or military actions in or against Libya; Foreign Operations, hearing entitled ‘‘USAID: Following and H.R. 1540, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year the Money.’’ 1:30 p.m., 2247 Rayburn. 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense Subcommittee on TARP, Financial Services and Bail- and for military construction, to prescribe military per- outs of Public and Private Programs, hearing entitled sonnel strengths for fiscal year 2012, and for other pur- ‘‘Transparency as an Alternative to the Federal Govern- poses. 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. ment’s Regulation of Risk Retention.’’ 2 p.m., 2154 Ray- Committee on Education and the Workforce, Subcommittee burn. on Higher Education and Workforce Training, hearing on Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. Removing Inefficiencies in the Nation’s Job Training 754, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, Programs, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. 3 p.m., H–313 Capitol.

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Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Full Com- VA’s IT Strategy for the 21st Century, 10 a.m., 334 Can- mittee, hearing on Review of Hydraulic Fracturing Tech- non. nology and Practices, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. Committee on Ways and Means, Full Committee, markup Committee on Small Business, Full Committee, markup on on H.R. 1745, Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Services H.R. 1425, Creating Jobs Through Small Business Inno- Act of 2011, 10:30 a.m., 1100 Longworth. vation Act of 2011, 1 p.m., 2360 Rayburn. Joint Meetings Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- committee on Water Resources and Environment, hearing Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: to hold on EPA Mining Policies: Assault on Appalachian Jobs— hearings to examine Central Asia and the Arab spring, fo- Part II, 10:30 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. cusing on growing pressure for human rights and whether Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Over- the factors that drove the uprisings in North Africa and sight and Investigations, hearing on Reboot: Examining the Middle East exist in any of the Central Asian States, 2 p.m., 2322, Rayburn Building.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 11 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 11

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: After the transaction of any Program for Wednesday: Complete consideration of morning business (not to extend beyond 2 p.m.), Senate H.R. 1229—Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work will begin consideration of the nomination of Arenda L. Act. Consideration of H.R. 1231—Reversing President Wright Allen, of Virginia, to be United States District Obama’s Offshore Moratorium Act (Subject to a Rule). Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, and after a pe- riod of debate, vote on confirmation of the nomination at approximately 3 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Garamendi, John, Calif., E844 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E842, E846, E848 Green, Gene, Tex., E839 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E844, E845, E845, E845, E846, Baca, Joe, Calif., E843, E844 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E852 E846, E846, E847, E848, E848 Brady, Kevin, Tex., E850 Hirono, Mazie K., Hawaii, E842 Poe, Ted, Tex., E851 Carnahan, Russ, Mo., E843 Israel, Steve, N.Y., E841 Rothman, Steven R., N.J., E851 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E846, E848 Jones, Walter B., N.C., E850 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E849, E850, E852 Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E848, E850 Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E850 Terry, Lee, Nebr., E847 Costa, Jim, Calif., E842 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E841, E842, E843 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E845 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E840, E847 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E847 Wasserman Schultz, Debbie, Fla., E849, E852 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E843, E845 Michaud, Michael H., Me., E841, E847 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E839, E846 Emerson, Jo Ann, Mo., E844 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E840, E841 Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E845

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