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Vol. 164 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2018 No. 10 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was service in many instances. The employ- mands that would not be acceptable to called to order by the Speaker pro tem- ees are sent home. They are off the the broad House and probably aren’t pore (Mr. VALADAO). payroll temporarily. But what has al- even acceptable to most Republicans. f ways happened is that we always end Let’s bring the best approaches for- up paying them because it is not their ward. DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO fault, and, as a result, the taxpayer It is pretty simple. Allow the House TEMPORE loses twice. They lose the services, and to vote on the Graham-Durbin pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- they end up having to pay, essentially, posal. I understand there is one from fore the House the following commu- public employees to take a forced vaca- our friend Mr. GOODLATTE, Congress- nication from the Speaker: tion. man MCCAUL. Bring them forward. WASHINGTON, DC. Now, the current controversy is There are legislative processes— January 17, 2018. largely about the fate of almost 700,000 queen of the Hill, king of the Hill— I hereby appoint the Honorable DAVID G. undocumented young people who were where you can have multiple votes on VALADAO to act as Speaker pro tempore on brought here as children. This issues that are related, and at the end this day. shouldn’t be a matter of major debate. there is one that is left standing that PAUL D. RYAN, We can take care of the immigration represents the majority. Speaker of the House of Representatives. issues if we allow the process to work. I would suggest that there is no rea- f Remember a couple years ago the son to play games with the integrity of MORNING-HOUR DEBATE Senate passed a bipartisan immigra- government services, play games with tion reform bill—not perfect, maybe a our employees, and play games with The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- C-plus on the scale, but it would have providing key services to the public; ant to the order of the House of Janu- fixed the problem in the short and in- and, most importantly, stop using al- ary 8, 2018, the Chair will now recog- termediate term. Unfortunately, the most 700,000 young people and millions nize Members from lists submitted by House leadership never allowed us to of their family members, their employ- the majority and minority leaders for vote on it, probably because they knew ers, and their fellow workers as pawns. morning-hour debate. it would pass. Let’s bring the proposals forward, The Chair will alternate recognition Now we are facing anxiety again. We allow an up-or-down vote, and resolve between the parties. All time shall be have had people arguing about what this rather than threaten the possi- equally allocated between the parties, vulgarity the President used or who is bility of wasting money, wasting serv- and in no event shall debate continue acting in good faith, but the fact is ices, and further frustrating the Amer- beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other that we have a proposal from Senator ican public. They deserve better. This than the majority and minority leaders DURBIN and Senator GRAHAM, a bipar- is a simple resolution that was in our and the minority whip, shall be limited tisan proposal, that met the broad out- capacity this week. to 5 minutes. lines that the President earlier talked f f about that looks as though it will pass the Senate, and we have a strong possi- COMMEMORATING NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN bility of passing here in the House. SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Now, there is some controversy. Peo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from ple are suggesting Democrats want to Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) for 5 min- shut the government down. Absolutely North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) for 5 min- utes. not. My Republican friends are in com- utes. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, plete control of the House and the Sen- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, each year here we are again, facing the possi- ate and the White House, and they can, we commemorate National School bility of a government shutdown. It is as they did recently with the short- Choice Week to celebrate a family’s one of the most foolish acts possible. term extension, pass it themselves. But right to select the best school for their What we have seen in the past when if they want to work with us, they children. This year we are starting the this occurs where there are some peo- ought to include us in this effort. celebration on January 21. ple who decide they want to force the I would suggest that we stop gov- Americans like to have options, and government to shut down. erning behind closed doors and having when it comes to options in postsec- It only hurts our employees, and it the majority party cater to a small ondary education, there are more op- hurts the public, having a denial of handful of people who are making de- portunities than ever. School choice is

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17JA7.000 H17JAPT1 H416 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 also about bringing those options to that much time and thought? ‘‘Unfor- is among the most notable and selfless America’s children in elementary and tunate.’’ The Speaker said the Presi- acts throughout history. Our military secondary schools. dent’s comments were unfortunate and men and women have shown uncompro- One of the best examples of options is unhelpful. mising honor, dedication to duty, and the expansion of school choice. In the Look, it is unfortunate when you genuine love of country. expansion of school choice is the walk outside and step in a puddle of This evening, Members of Congress growth of charter schools. Over the water. This was more like walking into will have an opportunity to meet the last 12 years, public charter school en- a global-sized pile of S. 23rd Secretary of the Army, the Honor- rollment has tripled, and America now We are not on the staff of the White able Mark T. Esper. Secretary Esper is has 3 million students attending these House. We are a coequal branch of gov- a 1986 graduate of the U.S. Military schools. ernment, and it is about time we acted Academy at West Point. He served on Along with the growing demand for like it. Saying nothing, or basically Active Duty for more than 10 years be- charter schools, homeschooling and nothing, is unacceptable. We need to fore transitioning into the Reserve, private school choice programs are in- put our country before our political achieving the rank of lieutenant colo- creasing. There are 2.3 million students party. nel. being homeschooled, and enrollment in Calling other countries, and even a Secretary Esper’s service included private school choice programs has in- continent, names like s---holes or s--- deployment with the 101st Airborne Di- creased more than 100 percent. houses puts our servicemembers and vision during Operation Desert Storm. Making school choice available to our Americans overseas at greater risk. For his valor during that operation, he more families should be a priority for Weak words or silence makes Congress was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. all of us. It is clear that parents are complicit with the President’s racist Proudly, the Secretary is a Pennsyl- looking for options, and we want op- rhetoric. vania native. He graduated from Laurel portunity for them to be open to every- And, by the way, people outside the Highlands High School in Uniontown, one. beltway just think Congress is full of Pennsylvania, in 1982. Secretary Esper S. Everyone else had the proper re- later earned a master’s degree in public HONORING CRYSTAL WINEBARGER sponse to the President’s comments, administration from Harvard and a Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, today I rise that they were pure BS. doctorate from George Washington to wish Crystal Winebarger of the Fifth The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- University. District a very peaceful and happy re- bers are reminded to refrain from en- I am looking forward to meeting the tirement. For the last 16 years, Ms. gaging in personalities toward the Secretary tonight thanks to the recep- Winebarger selflessly served as the President. tion hosted by the House Army Caucus. Hunger and Health Coalition director f In addition to the Secretary, we will of operations located in Watauga Coun- be joined by General Mark Milley, the ty, North Carolina. The Hunger and HONORING BOB DOLE 39th Chief of Staff of the Army. The Health Coalition’s mission is to lift up The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Army senior leaders and members of the community by providing resources Chair recognizes the gentleman from the Army staff will also attend. such as food, medications, and heat in Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 This reception provides an important the winter to those in need. minutes. opportunity for Members to meet di- Crystal worked with members in the Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. rectly with Secretary Esper and Gen- faith community and local churches to Mr. Speaker, today I rise because today eral Milley as well as the Army staff to ensure the well-being of many individ- former Senator Bob Dole will receive gain their perspectives on the strategic uals and families. It is my belief that the Nation’s highest civilian honor to environment facing the Army during North Carolina will benefit from her recognize his decades of service as a the 115th Congress and discuss issues tireless efforts for years to come. soldier, a lawmaker, and a statesman. facing our Army, our soldiers, and A lasting legacy of service is some- House and Senate leaders will present their families. thing that is becoming all too rare in the 94-year-old former Senator with Two outstanding events will take our neighborhoods today. I will remain the Congressional Gold Medal. place today in the Capitol, and I look forever grateful to Ms. Winebarger for Senator Dole represented Kansas for forward to both of these historic occa- her service to our community. I wish 35 years: first as a Representative of sions. her a happy retirement. this House, and later lending his lead- CONGRATULATING THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE f ership to the U.S. Senate. In 1996, he SHOWMEN’S ASSOCIATION was the GOP candidate for President. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. RECENT RHETORIC President Ronald Reagan, in 1989, Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The said that Senator Dole served America Pennsylvania State Showmen’s Asso- Chair recognizes the gentleman from heroically and ‘‘has . . . been a friend ciation on the occasion of their 50th Wisconsin (Mr. POCAN) for 5 minutes. to veterans, farmers, and Americans anniversary. I look forward to joining Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, in bizarre from every walk of life. Bob Dole has them Friday evening at their annual Washington news of the last week, the stood for integrity, straight talk, and Pennsylvania State Showmen’s Asso- raging controversy is whether the achievement throughout his years of ciation convention as they celebrate President of the United States referred distinguished public service.’’ this monumental milestone. to other countries and a continent as s- Senator Dole has served this country, The Pennsylvania State Showmen’s --holes or s---houses. As if either word this Nation, on the battlefield, enlist- Association has served to keep the out- means a drop of difference, especially ing with the U.S. Army during World door amusement industry alive and when you insult other nations in the War II. During a military offensive in strong through their combined efforts. world as our President did. Italy, he was seriously wounded while The PSSA has grown because its mem- Equally worrisome is that the leader- trying to save a fellow soldier. Despite bers have learned to put their indi- ship of this branch of government, the his grave injuries, Dole recovered and vidual goals aside for the common U.S. House of Representatives, a co- was awarded two Purple Hearts and a goals of the industry. This unity really equal branch of government, has been Bronze Star with an oak cluster for his has given them the strength and fore- complicit or silent about how to re- service, among other medals. sight necessary to continue their work spond to the comments made by our I am proud that we will honor Sen- into the next century. President. In fact, Speaker PAUL RYAN ator Dole today for his life of service to Their annual convention and trade took 19 hours and 53 minutes to re- the United States both in the military show brings together board members, spond. and here on Capitol Hill. It is sure to volunteers, and staff from most of the And with all of that time, enough be a moving ceremony in honor of a 109 Pennsylvania county and local time to have driven from Washington, real American hero. fairs. D.C., to Dallas, Texas, or to watch the HONORING ARMY SECRETARY MARK ESPER For 14 years, their supportive schol- movie ‘‘Jaws’’ nine times, what was his Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. arships have generated more than stinging and necessary rebuke after Mr. Speaker, service to one’s country $200,000.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.002 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H417 b 1015 Under his leadership, the Cleveland During his tenure, he helped to estab- Their investment in our Common- Clinic has become Ohio’s largest em- lish the first Office of Equal Oppor- wealth’s next generation of leadership ployer. Total visits increased to 7.1 tunity and focused on economic devel- is to be commended. million and research funding grew to opment through the community, in Thanks to all the members of the $260 million. particular east Gainesville. Pennsylvania State Showmen’s Asso- The Cleveland Clinic health system In fact, his document ‘‘Plan East ciation for the work that they do, to includes facilities in Florida, Nevada, Gainesville’’ is still frequently referred the best of their human ability, to keep Canada, Abu Dhabi, and a new London to as a planned vision for that commu- the outdoor amusement industry the facility scheduled to open in 2020. nity. Dr. Cosgrove stepped down at the end His time on the county commission best of America’s family entertain- of 2017. In tribute, the Cleveland Clinic inspired him to help found the National ment. Congratulations and happy 50th. community came together to raise over Forum for Black Public Administra- f $50 million for the Cosgrove Trans- tors and the National Association of HONORING TOBY COSGROVE formation Campaign to honor his ca- Black County Commissioners. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The reer and legacy. Additionally, he owned and operated Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from The Cosgrove Transformation Cam- Thomas Coward Realty for 25 years, he paign will ensure Cleveland Clinic re- was the first African American to re- Ohio (Ms. FUDGE) for 5 minutes. Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, today I mains a world leader in innovation, re- ceive his brokerage license in Alachua rise to recognize Dr. Toby Cosgrove, an search, education, and improving the County, and he was a member of the innovative leader and the recently re- patient experience. National Association of Realtors. On behalf of the people of the 11th Throughout his life, he continued to tired president and CEO of the Cleve- Congressional District of Ohio, I thank lead and inspire his community land Clinic Hospital System. I am for- Dr. Cosgrove for his years of innovative through positions such as the president tunate to know Dr. Cosgrove person- leadership at Cleveland Clinic and his of the State Regional Planning Board ally, and I am privileged to call him a commitment to improving the health and as a board member for the East friend. and wellness of those we serve. Gainesville Task Force and the Cham- Some say a picture is worth 1,000 Mr. Speaker, there is no question ber of Commerce. words. That was certainly true of Toby that Dr. Cosgrove’s impact will con- Additionally, he was involved in or- Cosgrove. Toby was an accomplished tinue to be felt for decades to come. ganizations such as the Gainesville sailor as a young man. That was his f Cotton Club, the Elks, the Phi Beta path until he saw a photo of his neigh- Sigma fraternity, all of which focused HONORING THOMAS COWARD bor in an operating room. That photo on serving the community and, in the inspired Dr. Cosgrove to become a sur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The case of the Cotton Club, helping to pre- geon. Chair recognizes the gentleman from serve history while revitalizing the He graduated from Williams College Florida (Mr. YOHO) for 5 minutes. building to reopen as a museum and in Massachusetts and earned his med- Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cultural center. ical degree from the University of Vir- in honor of one of Alachua County, His leadership and dedication to our ginia School of Medicine. Florida’s, true trailblazers—Alachua community led to the Alachua County After medical school, Dr. Cosgrove County, Florida, is my home county in Commission dedicating their Commu- served our Nation in Vietnam as a cap- northeast central Florida—Mr. Thomas nity Support Services Auditorium to tain in the U.S. Air Force. He was Coward, who passed away on December him in 2016. awarded a Bronze Star and the Repub- 23, 2017. Once quoted as saying ‘‘My idea is if lic of Vietnam Commendation Medal Mr. Coward was drafted into the you are going to change things, then for his service during the war. Navy in 1942 and served during World you have got to be involved,’’ Mr. Cow- Dr. Cosgrove joined the Cleveland War II. After his honorable discharge, ard embodied this idea and held the Clinic staff in 1976. Dr. Cosgrove was a he went on to pursue higher education, title of many firsts throughout his life. world-renowned heart surgeon for more graduated with his bachelor of science I have no doubt his legacy of leadership than 30 years. He performed more than in social studies from Lincoln Univer- and service will go on to better our 22,000 operations and pioneered the sity in Missouri, and followed it with a community through future genera- first minimally invasive heart valve master of science from Tuskegee Uni- tions. surgery. Throughout his remarkable versity in Alabama. Mr. Speaker, his legacy has and will career, he acquired 31 registered pat- Upon completion of his master’s, he inspire the future of our county, our ents. returned to his alma mater, Lincoln State, and yes, our Nation. Mr. Speak- Dr. Cosgrove took the helm of the High School in Gainesville, to teach er, I thank Mr. Coward for his service Cleveland Clinic in 2004 and made the civics and history. His interactive style to all. He will be missed. health of the clinic employees a pri- of teaching that included mock govern- f ority. Some of his wellness initiatives ment scenarios encouraged students to included implementing a smoking ban get involved in government affairs. UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA 2018 on all campuses, ensuring healthier He later went on to serve as the dean NCAA FOOTBALL NATIONAL food options in cafeterias, and opening of students for Lincoln High School, CHAMPIONS weekly farmers’ markets. then transferred as the dean of stu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The During his tenure, Dr. Cosgrove fo- dents to the newly opened Buchholz Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from cused on enhancing patient outcomes High School in Gainesville, Florida, in Alabama (Ms. SEWELL) for 5 minutes. and a better patient experience. Dr. 1971. Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speak- Cosgrove is credited with instilling a He ended his career in the school sys- er, I rise today to congratulate the vision and culture that has led to the tem in the county administrator’s of- University of Alabama Crimson Tide Cleveland Clinic being described as ‘‘a fice, having served in the Alachua on their NCAA Football National role model of healthcare delivery.’’ County school system for over 31 years. Championship win against the Univer- He coined the phrase ‘‘Patients While his students remember him for sity of Georgia Bulldogs. First’’ and made headlines by hiring his dedication to shaping young minds, In a historic comeback, the Crimson America’s first chief experience officer Mr. Coward is known in the commu- Tide overcame a 13–0 deficit to win the to ensure caregivers were meeting the nity at large for being the first African game in overtime and to return the medical, physical, and emotional needs American elected to serve on the title to Tuscaloosa. With this year’s of patients. Alachua County Commission in 1974. It victory, the University of Alabama Dr. Cosgrove led the expansion of is a seat he held for over 18 years. Inci- wins its 17th national title, by far the Cleveland Clinic’s footprint to over 100 dentally, it was the first time since the most of any school in the modern era locations in northeast Ohio, including Reconstruction Era that an African of football. 10 regional hospitals and 21 family American had been elected to the This is head coach Nick Saban’s fifth health centers. Alachua County Commission. championship win in just nine seasons.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.005 H17JAPT1 H418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 Mr. Speaker, no other school has won, I have worked with representatives of heartened by the President’s comment even, any more than three national the coal miners and the construction with reference to Charlottesville and championships in any 10-year period. building trades preparing a resolution. some very fine people being among the This year’s victory is an extraor- If we fail to act soon, our options be- racists, the bigots, the KKK. dinary record which further cements come increasingly limited and ex- Well, Mr. Speaker, the latest com- Coach Saban’s status as one of the tremely expensive. mentary has really caused an inter- greatest college football coaches of all For example, the UMWA pension national uproar. People around the times. fund has been predicted to collapse by world cannot believe that the Presi- Likewise, I want to congratulate the 2022, or sooner. But the real culprit to dent has made his latest comments. players. As Coach Saban said, this was their pension crisis comes not from Mr. Speaker, these comments are a true team victory. From running Wall Street, the management of the words that are hurtful and harmful, backs Bo Scarbrough and Damien Har- operations, but from right here in but this is just not another person ris to wide receivers Calvin Ridley and Washington. Environmental regula- making these comments. This is the Devonta Smith to defensive tions aimed at putting coal out of busi- President of the United States of powerhouses Minkah Fitzpatrick and ness have resulted in the loss of over America. Raekwon Davis to true freshman quar- 470 coal mines, 350 coal-fired gener- The President of the United States of terback Tua Tagovailoa, every player ating plants, and 86,000 coal jobs as a America has the ability, the power, and stepped up to the challenge and dem- result of the bankruptcy of mining the wherewithal to do more than sim- onstrated resilience and grit for all companies. ply speak these words. These words can four quarters and into overtime. Some have suggested that the funds be converted into policy, into policy of I also want to recognize quarterback could fall into the Pension Benefits the United States of America. Jalen Hurts. While he did not finish the Guaranty Corporation, but the Pension The Muslim ban comments, there game, Jalen led the Tide all the way to Benefits Guaranty Corporation says it, was an attempt that is still going on to the national championships twice, with too, is underfunded. Assuming the li- ban Muslim persons from certain coun- an impressive 25–2 record in his two ability of one or more of these troubled tries. seasons. Thank you to Jalen for his funds will lead to their own insolvency. The comments about Charlottesville leadership and his gracious sportsman- H.R. 3913, the American Miners Pen- were encouraging persons who were ship and being such a good sport sion Act, would allow their funds to re- there, many of whom were interacting throughout the whole game. cover by borrowing funds that will be with persons of color, minorities, and Finally, I want to commend the Jewish people on their jobs and in Georgia Bulldogs on a fantastic season paid back. It is important to emphasize this point. The loans are designed to be other places. It encouraged them to and a hard-fought championship game. continue to do those dastardly things Coach Kerby Smart and the Dogs were paid back. It is not a bailout. that they do and had in mind when a worthy opponent, and I know that A bipartisanship Pension Protection they were saying: ‘‘Jews will not re- they will give us a run for our title Caucus that I co-chair with Represent- atives RICHARD NOLAN and DEBBIE DIN- place us.’’ next season. The comments that were made about My friend Representative JODY HICE, GELL shares this common goal of rais- the s---hole, or s---house, the kind of who represents the University of Geor- ing attention to this crisis before it is profanity that ought not emanate from gia, made a friendly bet with me before too late. the Presidency, those comments were the game, and he will honor his wager Congress must come together and made as there was an effort afoot to this week. On Thursday, he will join find a bipartisanship solution that deal with immigration, to draft an im- me on the Capitol steps wearing a Bear works for all of these critical funds and migration policy. Bryant houndstooth hat, as well as an takes care of the families that need The President can put his comments Alabama tie, to commemorate and cel- peace of mind. into policy. The President can drive ebrate Alabama’s victory. So on behalf of the American coal He will also serve Georgia barbecue miners, the Teamsters, the builders, policy with these ugly comments. The President’s comments are not only to my staff for lunch. I thank JODY for bakers, boilermakers, and many oth- being such a good sport. ers, we must act now. hurtful when you hear them, but they are hurtful to people who have to suffer In closing, I want to again congratu- f late the University of Alabama Crim- when they become policy. son Tide on their 17th national football b 1030 Mr. Speaker, I refuse to accept what the President is doing. I refuse to ac- title. What a game. And as we say in INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IS A Alabama: Roll Tide. cept it because if you tolerate some- THREAT TO JUSTICE EVERY- thing, you will not change it. You will f WHERE do little to change it. I am going to do ADDRESSING THE PENSION CRISIS The SPEAKER pro tempore. The everything that I can to change it, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from it is within my power as a Member of Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas (Mr. AL GREEN) for 5 minutes. the Congress of the United States of West Virginia (Mr. MCKINLEY) for 5 Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speak- America to bring Articles of Impeach- minutes. er, I am always honored to stand here ment against this President for what Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Speaker, gradu- in the well of the House. Today is no he has done. I have done it before, and ally, many of America’s largest multi- exception. I love my country, but I am I will do it again and again and again. employer pension funds are slipping not proud of my President. I will not allow it to happen unchal- into insolvency, threatening the retire- Mr. Speaker, I am saddened to say lenged. ment income of millions of Americans. that the level of discourse in our coun- I know that there are many who Funds such as the United Mine Work- try has been brought to an all-time would say that this is not appropriate, ers of America, the Central States Pen- low. There are people who were very but I can only say, ‘‘Injustice anywhere sion Fund, the Boilermakers, the much concerned when the President in- is a threat to justice everywhere,’’ IBEW, and over 50 others are in critical dicated that there would be a ban on since we are just now removed 1 or 2 condition. persons from certain countries, a ban days from Dr. King’s celebration. We Failure of these funds would leave re- on Muslims, if you will. are still celebrating him in my neck of tirees who have paid their dues There were people who were saddened the woods. But injustice anywhere is a throughout their entire career without when they learned that the President threat to justice everywhere. the income that they were expecting was of the opinion that members of the If we allow this injustice to persist, and promised. LGBTQ community could not serve in then what is happening and said in the This pending economic crisis for fam- the military. White House is going to impact every ilies could mean a loss of hundreds of There were people who were saddened house in this country. We must take a billions of dollars in funds and must be by the President’s comments about stand against this President and his avoided. SOBs playing football. Others were dis- bigoted comments.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:01 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.006 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H419 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- omy. In the long run, repealing the mental officials. I hope that our col- bers are reminded to refrain from en- medical device tax will provide cer- leagues in the Senate will take action gaging in personalities toward the tainty in the marketplace and help and pass this measure so we can get President. keep good-paying jobs in Indiana. help to these individuals rapidly. f Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Mr. Speaker, Brazil is another coun- join me in supporting the 2-year repeal try that has important Presidential REPEAL MEDICAL DEVICE TAX of the medical device tax in the bill elections this year. With public opinion The SPEAKER pro tempore. The this week, and then continue working at an all-time low, increasing public Chair recognizes the gentleman from to find a long-term solution by perma- debt, and high-profile corruption alle- Utah (Mr. CURTIS) for 5 minutes. nently repealing the medical device gations reaching the highest levels in Mr. CURTIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise tax. Brazil, the country is at a crossroads. today to speak about the burdensome f In December 2016, the Department of medical device tax. Originally passed Justice reached a plea agreement with WESTERN HEMISPHERE as part of the Affordable Care Act, this Brazilian conglomerate, Odebrecht, for ELECTIONS ill-conceived tax places a 2.3 percent at least $3.5 billion in global penalties sales tax on manufacturers of medical The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to resolve charges of bribery and what devices. Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from has amounted to be the largest case of Although Congress successfully sus- Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) for 5 min- its kind in history. pended the tax, it, unfortunately, went utes. Last January I wrote a letter to back into effect on January 1, 2018, and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, is beginning to derail much of the then-Attorney General Lynch urging the Western Hemisphere is set to see the DOJ to disclose the names of the progress we have made to foster job many key Presidential, parliamen- growth and innovation. officials referenced in the Odebrecht tarian, and municipal elections this case. I again followed up this month, The medical device industry has a year, and those will have far-reaching significant impact in my State’s econ- but, unfortunately, the Department of implications. Justice will not disclose the names of omy. It employs more than 4,000 indi- Sadly, one place where we know we viduals. Merit Medical Systems, Inc., a officials in Latin America that it won’t see elections is in my native knows to have been involved in these local Utah company, believes this tax country of Cuba. The Cuban people could cost them over $7 million, having corruption schemes. It is very trou- continue to be denied the right to bling because many of these officials a devastating impact on their ability choose their own leaders. The system to expand jobs and continue medical could very well be standing for elec- in Cuba is a farce. The President of tions in the region this year. research. Cuba—using that term loosely—is se- The current situation is a lose-lose Mr. Speaker, we worked so hard over lected by the National Assembly, and for everybody. Not only does it in- the years to help root out corruption in the National Assembly is selected by crease medical healthcare costs, the these countries, and it would be a the regime in what can only be de- tax is stifling job growth of our best shame to set progress back if these cor- scribed as a circle of corruption. medical technology innovators and rupt officials are allowed to continue Raul Castro claims that he will step slowing the cutting-edge research that to act with impunity. down and allow for a transition of leads to breakthroughs in patient care We will also see critical Presidential power in April. The reality is, even if and treatment. elections in Colombia this year. Colom- Surely, we can do better for the there is a so-called transition, the bal- bia is still at a pivotal point in the American people. I call upon my col- ance of power will remain with Raul aftermath of the failed agreements be- leagues to join me and, together again, Castro and the Cuban people will con- tween the government and the terror repeal this tax once and for all. tinue to suffer. group, FARC. Colombia still has a way The U.S. must not give Castro any f to go in bringing justice to the victims concessions until we see the regime of the FARC. With members of the MEDICAL DEVICE TAX BURDENS meet the basic conditions laid out in FARC, a terror group, aspiring to gov- HOOSIERS our laws, U.S. law. We want to help the ernment positions, I worry that FARC The SPEAKER pro tempore. The people of Cuba work toward freedom of terrorists will soon be elected officials. Chair recognizes the gentleman from expression; freedom of assembly; and Their so-called peace deal allows these Indiana (Mr. MESSER) for 5 minutes. free, fair, and transparent elections. terrorists to run for public office. Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, after a 2- Then there is Castro’s protege in Mr. Speaker, as you can see, this year delay, one of the worst parts of Venezuela: Maduro. Venezuela is set to year will be a crucial year. It is crucial ObamaCare went back into effect at hold elections this year, but with for the United States to be engaged and the first of this year. The medical de- Maduro in power, there is little that we for election observation missions to vice tax prevents Indiana companies can expect. Even if elections are held, monitor the electoral process closely from innovating, expanding, and hir- Mr. Speaker, we know that it will be a to ensure that they are indeed free, ing. This tax was created when fraudulent process, just as the munic- that they are fair, and that they are ObamaCare was created, and that re- ipal elections were last year. transparent. sult has been a burden for the tens of Maduro’s grip on the supreme court thousands of Hoosier workers all over and the supreme electoral tribunal f the State, including those in Warsaw, make it impossible for the voice of the Bloomington, Mishawaka, and Indian- people to be heard. The administration RECESS apolis. It must be repealed. has, thankfully, taken action against The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- This tax is bad for patients because it Maduro regime officials, but there is so ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair drives up the cost of much-needed med- much more that we can do, Mr. Speak- declares the House in recess until noon ical devices, and it is bad for workers er. There is a severe food and medicine today. because it makes America’s medical shortage in Venezuela as a result of Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 42 device industry less competitive Maduro’s failed and oppressive social- minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- around the globe. ist policies. cess. Fortunately, this week, some relief That is why ELIOT ENGEL and I intro- may soon be on the way. After weeks of duced and the House passed last month f debate and a lot of work, the govern- the Venezuelan Humanitarian Assist- ment funding bill we are voting on this ance and Defense of Democratic Gov- b 1200 week would provide immediate relief ernance Act. Our bill mandates a strat- by repealing the medical device tax for egy from the USAID to provide human- AFTER RECESS another 2 years. itarian aid to the people of Venezuela. The recess having expired, the House This result will be good for Hoosier The bill also aims to fight widespread was called to order by the Speaker at workers and good for Indiana’s econ- corruption among Venezuelan govern- noon.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.008 H17JAPT1 H420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 PRAYER ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Pembroke, population 3,000, is home The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- to the University of North Carolina at J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute Pembroke, as well as the Lumbee In- Lord God, architect of the universe speeches on each side of the aisle. dian Tribe, two wonderful organiza- and advocate for us all, thank You for tions with whom I am actively in- f volved. giving us another day. THE MARCH FOR LIFE Much of southeastern North Carolina When we rise from sleep, activities of has been decimated by poorly nego- the day stir the mind. Having a job to (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked tiated international trade deals and fulfill sets us into routine as a people and was given permission to address the loss of traditional industries. Pem- with purpose. the House for 1 minute and to revise broke is fighting back by participating Daily work, O Lord, invites us to and extend his remarks.) in a first-in-the-Nation innovation and demonstrate responsibility and mani- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. entrepreneurship program and is work- fests our participation in Your creative Speaker, this very Nation was founded ing to build its economy by focusing on power. Mind and body together become upon the belief that all men are enti- healthcare, construction, and agri- engaged in productivity, sustenance, or tled to the most precious right to life. business. service beyond ourselves. It is a right that I fought to defend in Congratulations to Mayor Charles Because human work bestows a spe- the United States Air Force, and it is a Gregory Cummings, Council Members cial dignity upon a person and is a way right I continue to defend in this Locklear, Jones, Sampson, and to achieve a just society, we know how United States Congress. That is why, McNeill, Town Manager Tyler Thomas, important it is for us to pray for the this week, I will proudly vote in sup- UNC Pembroke Chancellor Robin Cum- unemployed and those who work but port of the Born-Alive Abortion Sur- mings, Lumbee Tribal Chairman Har- still struggle to make ends meet. vivors Protection Act. vey Godwin, and the entire Pembroke Bless the work of Congress today. It is my hope folks across the coun- community on this outstanding May this chosen labor be creative, try are brought together with the up- achievement. prove responsible, and have lasting re- lifting message that life is a blessing. f sults to the benefit of our Nation. And f WE MUST FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE may all that is done be for Your great- er honor and glory. RESCINDING THE COLE MEMO (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Amen. (Ms. BONAMICI asked and was given Texas asked and was given permission permission to address the House for 1 to address the House for 1 minute.) f Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of minute.) Texas. Mr. Speaker, in 2017 alone, there THE JOURNAL Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I am were 16 extreme weather and climate The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- deeply disappointed that the Depart- events that devastated the United ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- ment of Justice is ignoring States’ States and its territories, including ceedings and announces to the House rights and encouraging the prosecution Hurricane Harvey, which ravaged my his approval thereof. of small cannabis businesses, many of great State of Texas and brought Hous- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- which are in Oregon. ton’s third 500-year flood in 3 years. nal stands approved. Earlier this month, the Department Since 2006, the contiguous U.S. has ex- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, of Justice rescinded the Cole memo, perienced five of the warmest years on pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a which had provided Federal guidance record. Year after year, new tempera- vote on agreeing to the Speaker’s ap- to discourage prosecutors from charg- ture and weather severity records are proval of the Journal. ing individuals and businesses with broken. The SPEAKER. The question is on Federal marijuana-related crimes in As researchers attempt to answer the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. States where marijuana is legal. Or- why this is occurring, it has become The question was taken; and the egon is one of those States. clear that there is a link between the Speaker announced that the ayes ap- Today, more than 700 small cannabis severity of these events and human- peared to have it. businesses operate across the State, caused climate change. Last year, in a Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I where, like with alcohol, marijuana study published by Nature magazine, object to the vote on the ground that a businesses are licensed, regulated, and scientists concluded that the frequency quorum is not present and make the taxed. These small businesses follow of extreme weather events in the point of order that a quorum is not State law, create jobs in their commu- Northern Hemisphere were amplified present. nities, and pay taxes, yet now their by anthropogenic climate change. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, livelihood is threatened because this It is time to face the fact that cli- rule XX, further proceedings on this administration wants to revive the fu- mate change is real and admit that we question will be postponed. tile war on weed. are directly contributing to it. We The point of no quorum is considered This is absurd, especially when the must continue to find innovative ways withdrawn. Department of Justice should be put- to address this challenge before it is too late. f ting its efforts and its resources into the extremely dangerous and addictive I will continue to speak out in sup- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE heroin and fentanyl. port of all research that furthers our understanding of our planet’s climate The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- Our small cannabis businesses should not be jeopardized by this misguided and helps identify ways of reducing the woman from Oregon (Ms. BONAMICI) harmful impacts on it. come forward and lead the House in the Federal policy. The voters have spo- Pledge of Allegiance. ken. Their will must be respected. f Ms. BONAMICI led the Pledge of Al- f RECOGNIZING DR. TIMOTHY M. legiance as follows: BLOCK PEMBROKE, NORTH CAROLINA, 2017 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the SMALL TOWN OF THE YEAR (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was United States of America, and to the Repub- given permission to address the House lic for which it stands, one nation under God, (Mr. PITTENGER asked and was for 1 minute and to revise and extend indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. given permission to address the House his remarks.) f for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I his remarks.) rise today to recognize my constituent MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Mr. PITTENGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Dr. Timothy M. Block, president of the A message in writing from the Presi- today in honor of Pembroke, North Hepatitis B Foundation, Baruch S. dent of the United States was commu- Carolina, named 2017 Small Town of Blumberg Institute, and the Pennsyl- nicated to the House by Ms. Gabrielle the Year by the North Carolina Rural vania Biotechnology Center in my dis- Cuccia, one of his secretaries. Assembly. trict in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.011 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H421 Dr. Block was recently named as a Alive Survivors Protection Act. I am children throughout northeast Indiana fellow of the U.S. National Academy of proud to be a cosponsor of this impor- by giving them free books. In the 10 Inventors. Being elected as an NAI fel- tant pro-life legislation. years that it has operated, Kate’s Kart low is the highest professional recogni- The Born-Alive Survivors Protection has passed out over 186,000 books. tion for academic inventors who have Act is a simple but critical bill to Kate’s Kart is particularly near and shown a lifelong commitment to inno- strengthen the protections for babies dear to my heart because Mr. Layman, vation, specifically by facilitating or who survive abortion. It ensures that Kate’s father, was my middle school creating inventions that make a meas- these precious babies are provided with history teacher, and he helped spark urable impact on quality of life, eco- the same degree of medical care that my interest in government. nomic development, and the welfare of any other child would receive in order I want to recognize the life-changing society. to save their life. work of Kate’s Kart. Truly, Kate’s leg- Dr. Block is being recognized for his We all expect doctors and nurses to acy lives on through this organization contributions to therapeutic drug and follow their oath to help and heal. This and its impact on children throughout biomarker of disease screening and dis- bill simply codifies that expectation northeast Indiana. covery. Dr. Block also holds more than into law for babies who survive abor- f nine patents and has been involved, for tion and deserve a chance at life. more than 30 years, in viral hepatitis Just think about this. Right now we b 1215 research. are debating whether a living, breath- ATTORNEY GENERAL SESSIONS’ Mr. Speaker, the House of Represent- ing baby should be given a chance to CANNABIS DECISION atives thanks Dr. Block for the work live. I know that my colleagues on that he has done in this field, which both sides of the aisle agree that these (Ms. LEE asked and was given per- has undoubtedly impacted the lives of babies deserve our compassion, and mission to address the House for 1 constituents in my district and people most importantly, our protection, and minute.) around the world. I hope they will join in me in sup- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in porting this important legislation. strong opposition to Attorney General f Sessions’ unproductive and backwards RISING TO SAVE LIVES f marijuana policies. By rescinding the PROTECTION ACT HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. JIM Cole memorandum on legal marijuana (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was MELIUS enforcement, Jeff Sessions proved that given permission to address the House (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and he has one goal as Attorney General, for 1 minute.) was given permission to address the and that is reviving the failed war on Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I House for 1 minute.) drugs. rise today to save lives. Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. These policies have proven to be dev- Mr. Speaker, I oppose the CR for its Speaker, today I rise to honor the life astating for communities of color. For repetitiveness and its inability to save of Dr. Jim Melius, who passed away on example, African Americans are four lives, frankly, the lives of DREAMers January 1. times more likely to be arrested and or the lives of those who depend upon Possessed of a technical expertise incarcerated for marijuana possession the Children’s Health Insurance Pro- and a fierce sense of justice, Dr. Melius than their White counterparts. Instead gram. was a tireless advocate for people who, of embracing outdated drug laws, the In the vulgar statement that was due to no fault of their own, were ex- Attorney General should be working to made by the White House, how shock- posed to toxic and deadly substances in create a criminal justice system that ing this week of Dr. King’s birthday of the workplace. He was a powerful force treats everyone fairly. the deafening silence of my Republican in our efforts in helping thousands of What is worse, by going after legal friends and the faith community, the western New Yorkers get long overdue marijuana businesses and consumers, broad-based faith community. relief for suffering caused by their un- the Attorney General is really showing Let me read from the network: knowing exposure to uranium at long- a blatant disregard for the will of the The slave codes created servitude for nat- shuttered plants like Linde Ceramics, American people who have voted, mind ural life for African laborers. 250-plus years Hooker Chemical, Carborundum, and you, in their States for more reason- slave labor of millions of African and Black Bethlehem Steel, where, today, over able and fairer laws. people was the foundation of the American $300 million in compensation and med- That is why I am proud to introduce economy and global force that it eventually ical bills have been paid out to former H.R. 4779. Actually, we introduced it became. On the eve of the Civil War, Black last week, along with my friend, Con- slaves were valued at an estimated $3.5 bil- employees. With a calm and steady de- lion—and that is scaled for modern infla- meanor, he gave instant credibility to gressman DON YOUNG. It is a bipartisan tion—and none of the Black slaves were able any fight. He was a tremendous re- bill called the REFER Act, which to cash in on that value. source and he was a good man. would prevent harmful Federal over- That is the vulgar statement about While our fight to provide full and reach. Also, today we are introducing a Africa from which many of us have fair relief for all of these citizens con- bill that will end the Federal prohibi- come. And so I would argue that it is tinues, we will never forget this fighter tion. time, now, for this House to stand up for all the Cold War warriors. f for people such as those who are starv- f BORN-ALIVE ABORTIONS ing in Somalia, those who are starving KATE’S KART MARKS 10 YEARS in Sudan and Nigeria, those who have (Mr. MARSHALL asked and was been called a vulgar word. (Mr. BANKS of Indiana asked and given permission to address the House Where is the morality of this Con- was given permission to address the for 1 minute.) gress, the morality of this administra- House for 1 minute.) Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, it is tion, the morality of this Nation? Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, hard to believe that it has been 30 Enough is enough. I rise today to honor Kate’s Kart, a years since it was my first night alone f group founded in memory of Kate Lay- as an OB/GYN resident at Bayfront man. Health in St. Petersburg, Florida. As RISING IN SUPPORT OF THE BORN- Monday marked 10 years since Kate’s fate would have it, I was called about 2 ALIVE SURVIVORS PROTECTION life was cut short due to a heart condi- in the morning, stat, to the OB floor. ACT tion at the age of 18 months. During When I got there, I went into a pa- (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given Kate’s final moments here on Earth, tient’s room and reviewed a lady that I permission to address the House for 1 listening to stories brought a sense of had never met before. I quickly looked minute and to revise and extend his re- comfort and joy. at her and determined that she might marks.) Today, Kate’s memory lives on be 24 weeks pregnant. But more alarm- Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise through Kate’s Kart. This organization ingly, she had blood oozing from the today in support of H.R. 4712, the Born- brings joy to thousands of hospitalized bed, soaking into the cloth beneath the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.013 H17JAPT1 H422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 bed, filling buckets of blood, and I They are growing the American econ- the very foundation of the work of the knew I had seconds or minutes to make omy because of tax reform. The Tax United Way of Miami-Dade that it a decision whether to do a C-section on Cuts and Jobs Act reforms an unfair brings to our community. this lady. and uncompetitive Tax Code, and that Mr. Speaker, I am so proud to rep- As we rushed her back to the OR and is being fixed in this Tax Code. It pro- resent individuals like Maria, and I quickly did a C-section, I was calling in vides tax relief at every income level thank her for this invaluable work to neonatologists, anesthesiologists, any- and helps Americans and American empower individuals to live healthier body I could. And you can’t imagine, businesses to succeed in the future. and more fulfilling lives. when I reached in there to pull the first f f baby out, that there was a second baby. COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND LEG- We did everything we could to save ACHIEVEMENTS OF PROFESSOR ACY OF PAMELA PALANQUE- those babies’ lives. BEN BARRES NORTH But what I can’t really believe, Mr. Speaker, is that an abortion clinic (Mr. MCNERNEY asked and was (Mr. ESPAILLAT asked and was across town where botched abortions given permission to address the House given permission to address the House occur and babies born this same gesta- for 1 minute and to revise and extend for 1 minute.) tional age are executed in inhumane his remarks.) Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I rise fashion. Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and legacy Mr. Speaker, we have a chance Fri- to commemorate the life and achieve- of Pamela Palanque-North, a dedicated day to pass the Born-Alive Abortion ments of Ben Barres, a Stanford advocate for northern Manhattan and Survivors Protection Act, and I look neurobiologist. the citywide New York City commu- Professor Barres started life as ‘‘Bar- forward to passing that legislation. nity. bara.’’ He received a BS from MIT in f Ms. North was an unstoppable force 1976, an MD from Dartmouth in 1979, of good in her own community. Begin- URGENT NATIONAL PRIORITIES and a Ph.D. in neuroscience and ning at Queens College, when she spoke (Ms. MCCOLLUM asked and was neurobiology from Harvard in 1990. Ben out to increase minority student ad- given permission to address the House started at Stanford in 1993 and made missions, she since then served on nu- for 1 minute and to revise and extend the transition to male in 1997, always merous influential advisory boards her remarks.) championing the cause of women in across the city. She was the chair of academia and dignity for everyone. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, the Manhattan Community Board 12, Ben had 160 scientific publications. Republican Party has total control of where she served with distinction. Perhaps his greatest achievements Washington. Yet, instead of fulfilling She was also the chair of and presi- were about the glial cells in the brain their responsibilities to fund the gov- dent of the Metropolitan Chapter, Jack that are responsible for the formation ernment, President Trump and the Re- and Jill, Inc., and founder of the Metro- and regeneration of neurons. He found publicans wasted the last 4 months on politan Museum of Art’s trustees’ that the glial cells play a central role their tax scam. Multicultural Audience Development in developing the wiring of the brain. Because they haven’t done their jobs, Initiative Advisory Committee. Her Prior to his work, these cells were Republicans now tell us we need to legacy should and will be remembered thought of as the insulation for neu- kick the can down the road again. Min- in her enthusiasm for giving back and rons, much like packing peanuts of the nesotans and Americans deserve better. the strong work that the entities she brain. We need a budget deal that keeps our Professor Barres cofounded Annexon influenced continue to do. government open, protects our na- Biosciences, Inc., a company that Ms. North left a permanent mark in tional security, meets our commit- makes drugs to block the northern Manhattan community, ments to hardworking families. We neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s. Ben for which she will be forever fondly re- need to reauthorize community health Barres died on December 27 of pan- membered for years to come. centers which will otherwise be forced creatic cancer. f to lay off healthcare workers. We need PROVIDE PERMANENT STATUS to protect workers’ retirements by en- f FOR DREAMERS acting responsible pension reform. And, RECOGNIZING MARIA ALONSO yes, we must pass the Dream Act. (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was (Mr. POLIS asked and was given per- There is bipartisan support for these given permission to address the House mission to address the House for 1 priorities. The only thing standing in for 1 minute and to revise and extend minute and to revise and extend his re- the way is Republican’s failure to gov- her remarks.) marks.) ern responsibly. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, the situa- Mr. Speaker, it is time for President rise to congratulate and recognize the tion that so many DREAMers—aspired Trump and the Republicans to end the president and CEO of United Way of Americans who know no other coun- chaos and to work across the aisle to Miami-Dade County, Maria Alonso. try—face is becoming more and more meet the urgent needs of the American The United Way of Miami-Dade is an urgent in the face of President Trump’s people. organization committed to helping cancellation of their legal status in f those most in need to lead successful March. lives. As its new president and CEO of I want to point out that over 100 are NORTH TEXANS ARE BENEFITING the United Way chapter of Miami- losing status every day and losing their FROM HISTORIC TAX REFORM Dade, Maria will continue to build on permission to be able to go to work— (Mr. MARCHANT asked and was its mission of changing lives through their legal status—in our country. If given permission to address the House education, financial stability, and we fail to act, one million aspired for 1 minute.) health. Americans will be unable to work le- Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, Texas For more than 3 decades, Maria has gally and live legally in the only coun- businesses are putting more money in dedicated her life to improving the try they know, instantly creating over their employees’ pockets because of lives of others. Ms. Alonso has also one million more people who are here the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Companies chaired numerous south Florida insti- illegally—the opposite of what Presi- that employ tens of thousands of my tutions, such as the Greater Miami dent Trump ran on and the opposite of constituents in north Texas are giving Chamber of Commerce, and served on what the American people want. bonuses to their employees, increasing the boards of The Miami Foundation, I know that we can pass a solution investment in their operations, and do- Camillus House, the Miami-Dade Col- through this body. I have heard so nating millions of dollars to charities. lege Foundation, the March of Dimes, many Republicans and Democrats talk These Texas companies are joining and Teach For America. passionately about providing perma- thousands of others across the country Maria’s vision of a stronger and nent status for the DREAMers. Let’s and doing the same for their workers. united Miami is not only inspiring, but pass the Dream Act, any of these bills.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.015 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H423 Mr. Speaker, I am proud to cosponsor ignated in the report, shall be considered as mittee, and both were marked up and a new one yesterday that will finally read, shall be debatable for the time speci- reported favorably to the House. Both provide some certainty for young peo- fied in the report equally divided and con- bills received bipartisan support in the ple who want to do nothing more than trolled by the proponent and an opponent, committee, and I expect that we will shall not be subject to amendment, and shall work hard, play by the rules, and con- not be subject to a demand for division of the see bipartisan support for both bills on tribute to make our country, the only question in the House or in the Committee of the floor this week. country they know, the United States the Whole. All points of order against such Mr. Speaker, formed in 1944, the of America, even greater. amendments are waived. At the conclusion World Bank is the oldest multilateral f of consideration of the bill for amendment development bank. As a post-World the Committee shall rise and report the bill War II effort of international coopera- COMMUNICATION FROM THE to the House with such amendments as may tion, the goal of the World Bank was to CLERK OF THE HOUSE have been adopted. Any Member may de- fund reconstruction efforts in war-torn The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. mand a separate vote in the House on any nations. amendment adopted in the Committee of the MITCHELL) laid before the House the In 1960, the United States pushed for Whole to the bill or to the committee the creation of the International De- following communication from the amendment in the nature of a substitute. Clerk of the House of Representatives: The previous question shall be considered as velopment Association within the OFFICE OF THE CLERK, ordered on the bill and amendments thereto World Bank. Where the original World HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, to final passage without intervening motion Bank division funded middle-income Washington, DC, January 17, 2018. except one motion to recommit with or with- countries, the IDA was created to Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, out instructions. make concessional loans; that is, loans The Speaker, House of Representatives, SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it with low interest rates and long repay- Washington, DC. shall be in order to consider in the House the ment periods to the world’s poorest DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- bill (H.R. 2954) to amend the Home Mortgage countries. mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of Disclosure Act of 1975 to specify which depos- The number of countries served by itory institutions are subject to the mainte- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- the IDA currently stands at 75. The tives, the Clerk received the following mes- nance of records and disclosure requirements sage from the Secretary of the Senate on of such Act, and for other purposes. All IDA is typically the single largest January 17, 2018, at 11:20 a.m.: points of order against consideration of the source of funding for critical social Appointment: bill are waived. The amendment in the na- programs in these low-income coun- Health Information Technology Advisory ture of a substitute recommended by the tries. However, the bill before us re- Committee. Committee on Financial Services now print- duces the United States’ contribution With best wishes, I am ed in the bill, modified by the amendment to the IDA. Sincerely, printed in part B of the report of the Com- The IDA is funded through replenish- KAREN L. HAAS. mittee on Rules accompanying this resolu- ments by donor countries. We are cur- tion, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, f rently in the 18th replenishment pe- as amended, shall be considered as read. All PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION points of order against provisions in the bill, riod, known as IDA–18. The bill reduces OF H.R. 3326, WORLD BANK AC- as amended, are waived. The previous ques- the United States’ contribution in COUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017, AND tion shall be considered as ordered on the IDA–18 by 15 percent. Further, the bill PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION bill, as amended, and on any further amend- requires that the Treasury Department OF H.R. 2954, HOME MORTGAGE ment thereto, to final passage without inter- certify that the World Bank reform its vening motion except: (1) one hour of debate DISCLOSURE ADJUSTMENT ACT practices and lending controls in rela- equally divided and controlled by the chair tion to the IDA. Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, by direction and ranking minority member of the Com- A 2016 report commissioned by the of the Committee on Rules, I call up mittee on Financial Services; and (2) one World Bank reveals serious problems House Resolution 693 and ask for its motion to recommit with or without instruc- with one particular IDA project in tions. immediate consideration. Uganda. While IDA’s role is to reduce The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- inequality and support the develop- lows: tleman from Colorado is recognized for ment of civil society, the report out- 1 hour. H. RES. 693 lines numerous failures to achieve Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, for the pur- Resolved, That at any time after adoption these objectives on the part of the IDA. of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant pose of debate only, I yield the cus- The report details how IDA financing to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman of a project in Uganda led to systemic House resolved into the Committee of the from Colorado (Mr. POLIS), pending spreading of HIV/AIDS, sexual abuse of Whole House on the state of the Union for which I yield myself such time as I minors, child labor, retaliation against consideration of the bill (H.R. 3326) to in- may consume. During consideration of local citizens, gender-based violence, crease accountability, combat corruption, this resolution, all time yielded is for and other gross abuses of powerless and strengthen management effectiveness at the purpose of debate only. Ugandans. While the IDA took several the World Bank. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order b 1230 steps, including withdrawing some against consideration of the bill are waived. loans from this particular project, GENERAL LEAVE General debate shall be confined to the bill there is much concern that this project and shall not exceed one hour equally di- Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- is indicative of many others. vided and controlled by the chair and rank- mous consent that all Members have 5 The House Committee on Financial ing minority member of the Committee on legislative days to revise and extend Services held a hearing at which testi- Financial Services. After general debate the their remarks. mony was received from the Inter- bill shall be considered for amendment under The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there national Consortium of Investigative the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to objection to the request of the gen- Journalists indicating that govern- consider as an original bill for the purpose of tleman from Colorado? ments that allow or participate in the amendment under the five-minute rule the There was no objection. amendment in the nature of a substitute rec- abuse of their citizens and the subjuga- ommended by the Committee on Financial Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- tion of the poor have not been turned Services now printed in the bill. The com- self such time as I may consume. away by the World Bank. mittee amendment in the nature of a sub- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support The testimony reads in part: ‘‘We stitute shall be considered as read. All points of the rule and the underlying legisla- found instead that the bank repeatedly of order against the committee amendment tion. funded governments that not only in the nature of a substitute are waived. No This rule makes in order two bills re- failed to adequately resettle commu- amendment to the committee amendment in ported favorably by the Committee on nities, but in some cases were accused the nature of a substitute shall be in order Financial Services. In addition, the of human rights abuses such as rape, except those printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying rule makes in order a majority of the murder, and violent evictions associ- this resolution. Each such amendment may amendments submitted. ated with bank projects. We found in be offered only in the order printed in the re- These bills were the subject of hear- several cases that the World Bank con- port, may be offered only by a Member des- ings in the Financial Services Com- tinued to bankroll these borrowers

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.017 H17JAPT1 H424 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 even after evidence of these abuses Mr. Speaker, once again, Congress have created over 800,000 more people came to light.’’ finds itself rushing to try to pass legis- here illegally in our country. Mr. Speaker, the IDA has a quality lation to keep the government open; We have about 18,000 DREAMers in control problem, and we are right in re- ensure that our youngest, most vulner- Colorado able to work legally today. ducing their funding. able Americans have access to health They have come from countries near As if the abuse of citizens by corrupt insurance; and protect young, aspiring and far in search of a better life for governments is not enough, the com- Americans from being deported from themselves and their families. They mittee has also uncovered evidence the only country they have known as grew up in our schools, sports teams, that the World Bank has serious inter- home. Yet here we are debating other cheerleaders, don’t know any other nal problems as well. things with the clock running out in country, and many of them don’t speak According to the World Bank’s Inde- the eleventh hour—issues that, no any other language. pendent Evaluation Group, World Bank doubt, have a few people here and there One DREAMer that I have gotten to staff has long been incentivized to sim- who care about them, but zero people know from Colorado is Anarely, whose ply get more loans out the door with- have called my office on, Mr. Speaker. family stayed in Colorado to help take out any incentive to ensure the quality My constituents are demanding that care of their grandmother. Anarely is a of the projects. This has been a long- we address access to the childhood triple major at Colorado State Univer- standing trend documented since the healthcare insurance program and de- sity, studying political science, ethnic early 1990s. manding that we act on the DREAMers studies, and international relations. But it is not just perverse incentives. with the deadline approaching and 100- She has built a life in Colorado—the The World Bank has not focused plus DREAMers every day losing their only life she knows—and continues to enough on rigidly guarding itself status. build a bright future in the U.S. if we against internal corruption. A pro- It sounds like, from all we are hear- can give her the certainty with regard fessor from Caltech testified before the ing, that the House is going to consider to her legal ability to work and, of committee that it was common for yet another short-term spending bill to course, take her place alongside other World Bank projects to be captured by maybe keep the government running American citizens. corrupt governments and that World for another 4 weeks or 6 weeks. It is ac- What makes America so great is we Bank staff try to suppress corruption tually the fourth short-term spending are a country of immigrants made up investigations. bill for this year, not allowing the De- of people from all backgrounds, all She said: ‘‘Corruption investigations partment of Defense to plan to keep quarters of the world. We embrace peo- can shut down projects and derail ca- our country safe and not allowing any ple from different cultures and dif- reers. They are also inconvenient for of the departments across the Federal ferent countries. We value the con- senior management in the bank who Government to make any of the invest- tributions based on the individual and are balancing delicate relationships ments they need or have any degree of the values of individual responsibility and hard work. That is what makes our with their country clients.’’ certainty that contractors will be paid. Due to these problems, the under- It is no way to govern, Mr. Speaker. country and our communities vibrant lying bill protects American taxpayers Part of the reason that we are left and our economy successful. Mr. Speaker, a group of bipartisan by withholding funding from the World doing this is we are using our precious House and Senate Members are work- Bank until these deficiencies are fixed. floor time on all of these other issues Mr. Speaker, not only should we be ing together to find a solution to pro- like the ones before us today. holding international organizations ac- It is not that these issues don’t de- tect DREAMers and improve border se- curity. I am proud to cosponsor the countable, we should also be holding serve their day in the sun, and we will USA Act, which we dropped yesterday our own government accountable, and talk about them for the rest of the day with Mr. HURD and Mr. AGUILAR which the second bill made in order under today, apparently, but we are facing would provide DREAMers long-term this rule does just that. the closure of the entire Federal Gov- In 2011, Dodd-Frank transferred to protections and improve our border se- ernment in 3 days if we don’t act. We the Consumer Financial Protection Bu- curity to prevent this kind of situation are doing the equivalent of fiddling reau regulatory authority over home from happening again. while Rome burns. This is an absurd mortgages. Since then, CFPB has made But instead of legislation that ad- exercise in doing some narrowly tai- information reporting by lenders more dresses long-term funding or protects lored special interest bills rather than extensive. aspiring Americans, here we are bring- The impact of these increased regula- addressing what we all know to be the ing bills to talk around the fringes tions has led to greater costs to lend- 1,000-pound gorillas in the room. about consumer protections and, of Seniors, military veterans, and peo- ers. Consequently, smaller lenders have course, a bill that would chip away at ple with disabilities shouldn’t have to had to pass on these costs directly to reproductive health rights. question whether they will actually re- potential borrowers. This has reduced The rule we are debating today con- ceive their benefits month to month access to affordable credit to borrowers siders two pieces of legislation that are because we don’t know whether the who would typically seek out smaller not anything to do with the expiration government will remain open. In the lending institutions. at the end of this week of government The underlying bill is simple: exempt meanwhile, Republicans, Democrats, funding or the over 100 DREAMers who small lenders from CFPB’s onerous re- and the White House are all trying to lose their status every day—the Home porting requirements. put forward bipartisan solutions for Mortgage Disclosure Act and the World Under the leadership of Chairman the hundreds of thousands of Deferred Bank Accountability Act. HENSARLING, House Republicans have Action for Childhood Arrivals recipi- The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act consistently put forward a plan to re- ents and DREAMers, and we could be has long been a tool to monitor the form the CFPB. However, until we can debating that on the floor and putting mortgage lending practices and pat- pass broader reforms, we should do ev- together the final package now to do terns of financial institutions to ensure erything we can to protect Americans that by this Friday. But instead, we equal and fair access to credit. The in- from harmful regulations pushed on are discussing these bills that my con- formation that lenders are required to them by the CFPB. stituents aren’t telling me that they report shows that they are meeting the Today, we have two bills before us are sending me to Washington to pass. housing financing needs of their com- that hold powerful organizations ac- A lot of my colleagues say that the munities. HMDA data is very impor- countable to American taxpayers. deadline for DACA isn’t until March, tant in fair lending assessments and Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to but, in reality, over 100 deferred action helps make determinations of where to support this rule and these bills, and I DREAMers every day lose their pro- target community development re- reserve the balance of my time. tected status as their benefits expire. sources. Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Every day the Republicans fail to act, Congress has made changes to HMDA self such time as I may consume. they are creating over 100 more illegal as a response to legitimate concerns I thank the gentleman for yielding immigrants in this country. If Repub- about the role that widespread preda- me the customary 30 minutes. licans fail to act by March, they will tory lending played in the financial

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.020 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H425 crisis. The Consumer Financial Protec- vacation saying: Good job, we dealt House acted responsibly in a broad, bi- tion Bureau was charged with updating with World Bank accountability. That partisan bill. Hopefully, we can get our how lenders report HMDA. is what the voters want. Forget about friends over in the Senate to get more The Consumer Financial Protection government shutdowns, forget about done. Bureau adopted a standard for the new Republicans creating more illegal Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the reporting requirements that took into aliens, forget about Republicans plung- gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. account the burdens imposed on banks ing our Nation deeper into debt with EMMER), my good friend and the spon- by new standards to ensure that the their tax-and-spend policies. That is sor of one of the bills today. data is being reported to monitor fair where we are headed, Mr. Speaker. Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, every cit- lending practices to prevent another izen in our Nation deserves a chance to b 1245 systemic meltdown like we had in 2008 achieve their American Dream. For and 2009. Of course, we should have a debate on thousands across the country, their The Consumer Financial Protection the best way to make reforms in the American Dream consists of owning a Bureau even temporarily raised the re- U.S. and engage the World Bank to en- home or starting their own business. porting threshold eliminating the need courage those reforms. Some laws have proven helpful in for low-volume banks to report Again, fiddling while Rome burns, achieving this dream; others have cre- through 2019, in order to conduct re- Mr. Speaker, it is a common theme ated obstacles by codifying govern- search to determine the right way to over here, and the American people are ment overreach. document open-ended loans. We should seeing through it, which is why the ap- In 1975, the Home Mortgage Disclo- not codify this threshold, removing the proval rating of this institution is sure Act was enacted. This important flexibility of the agency that we in under 15 percent—no shock. law exposed and helped eliminate dis- Congress set up to prevent another fi- We can be debating World Bank ac- criminatory lending practices, particu- nancial meltdown. It would literally countability every day for the next larly against minorities. In short, this tie their hands and prevent them from year if you want. That is why people law helped more Americans realize acting, even if there was a need to, to think this body is out of touch. We are their dream of owning a house. prevent a financial meltdown. just not addressing or dealing with the Over the years, however, the disclo- I strongly support regulatory relief issues the American people sent us sure required by the law has expanded for community banks and small finan- here to deal with: skyrocketing debt; away from the original intent and has cial institutions. This bill would actu- over 12 million people who are here il- actually become an obstacle pre- ally exempt 85 percent of depository fi- legally, and yet this Congress fails to venting small, medium, and local lend- nancial institutions and 48 percent of take up comprehensive immigration ers from helping aspiring homeowners. nondepository lenders. reform; expiration of the Children’s In 2015, the Dodd-Frank-created Congress should want to encourage Health Insurance Program; fixing the agency, the Consumer Financial Pro- increased access to housing finance and Affordable Care Act. tection Bureau, or CFPB, demanded combat unlawful practices that can Withholding funds to the IDA has a from lenders more than double the prey on vulnerable home buyers or lead lot of positives and negatives. We could amount of data originally required to systemic risk which leads to people influence them to act. Others fear it under the Home Mortgage Disclosure coming to this town demanding an- could punish people in the developing Act. That double-the-data rule took ef- other Republican taxpayer bailout. world. It could hamper their ability to fect on the first of this month. This rule also considers debate for fight famine. It could force the nec- Larger financial firms are able to H.R. 3326, the World Bank Account- essary reforms. adapt. In fact, most, if not all, con- ability Act—another issue that does Again, fine, we will have that discus- tinue to be in the home mortgage busi- not relate to the expiration of govern- sion under this rule for an hour or two ness; but for smaller financial firms, ment funding at the end of the week, and Congress will debate that. Con- for the family-owned bank on Main does not relate to the illegal aliens gress will pass a bill, and we will see Street, USA, the double-the-data rule that the Republicans are creating whether the Senate even takes it up. means making fewer mortgages or every day, and does not relate to the They often don’t. none at all. This unintended result is Children’s Health Insurance Program But, again, it is backs to the wall, something each of us has heard over expiring. fiddling while Rome burns, the elev- and over again in our home districts. What it does is it places a restriction enth hour, record debt, Republicans Again, these are not the Wells Far- on funding to the World Bank Inter- creating more illegal immigrants every gos, Bank of Americas, or J.P. Mor- national Development Association— day, and here we are debating account- gans. These are the small guys on Main again, something I am not hearing ability for different aid programs. Street, in small towns all across Min- from my constituents on, that they are The 15 percent must be, like, the nesota and our country. not sending me to Washington and de- family members and cousins of the Re- As a direct result of having fewer and manding that I take action on—and try publican Members. I don’t know any- fewer small, medium, and local lenders to get them to reform to improve their body who is satisfied with this Con- in the home mortgage business or of- management accountability and fight gress, Mr. Speaker. fering the capital necessary for their extremism, which I am sure is fine. It Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of neighbor’s small business to get off the is true that, of course, they probably my time. ground, the CFPB’s rule has put the need to improve accountability and Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- American Dream out of reach for many oversight, and Congress can have this self such time as I may consume. Americans. discussion, but here we are, backs to Mr. Speaker, I remind my friend from Mr. Speaker, today we have an oppor- the wall, the government is about to Colorado that the House did pass the tunity to rightsize government regula- close, DREAMers are facing deporta- Children’s Health Insurance Program tion to create more opportunity. We tion, children are going without bill in November. We did send it to the have the opportunity to encourage healthcare, and, yes, of course, World Senate. Perhaps if he could talk to the small and medium financial institu- Bank accountability, great, let’s dis- leadership in his party over in the Sen- tions in our local communities to keep cuss it, but can’t we do it next week ate, we could get that bill passed in the their doors open, to make mortgages after we get through this? Senate instead of blocked, and we again, to make loans to would-be en- In fact, I believe the Republicans are could deal with a very important issue, trepreneurs, in short, to fund the sending us all on vacation next week. I an issue in Colorado that is absolutely dreams of their neighbors and friends. think most Americans wish they had 10 essential, because the money is run- We have the opportunity to expand not days off at the end of January. I don’t ning out in Colorado, one of the few the law but, rather and instead, the understand this. It makes no sense. I States where it is even more important number of Americans who can own a think Congress is about to do a last- than many of the other States. home or start their own business. minute funding bill and then send I appreciate my colleague’s concern I first introduced the Home Mortgage every Member of Congress on a 10-day on this issue. I share his concern. The Disclosure Adjustment Act when I

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.022 H17JAPT1 H426 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 came to Congress in 2015. It is a bill they will recognize that. It is kind of ever known as her country, and she is that will keep the original intent of like seven. I don’t know if seven is a as American as you and I, but she was the 1975 HMDA law. Nothing will Christian lucky number or pagan or forced to live with the burden of her overwrite or exempt any financial in- what, but I have heard seven is a lucky legal status. stitution, big or small, from reporting number, too. At the age of 14, she found out she data related to race or gender. It is a But 18 means life, and this is life for didn’t have legal status when she tried bill that will put a stop to the loss of the DREAMers. That is what Mr. to travel out of State to play in a soc- lenders we see in our home districts by GOMEZ’s motion is all about: it is let- cer tournament. That fear of being de- providing desperately needed regu- ting young people who have that uncer- ported if she left her State of Cali- latory relief for Main Street banks and tainty and don’t even know if they can fornia prevented her from leaving. credit unions. I am proud to say it is a go to their job and work hard come But her life changed when she be- bill that has been perfected with input March, or even come today or tomor- came a DACA recipient. Thanks to from both sides of the aisle and in both row for the over 100 a day whose status DACA, she enrolled in a liberal arts Chambers. is expiring. college in Maryland. She no longer had Our goal today shouldn’t be to ex- I really hope that my Republican col- to live in crippling fear as she goes pand the law. Our goal today should be leagues join Mr. GOMEZ and me in de- about her day-to-day life. to expand the number of Americans feating the previous question so we can DREAMers like Itayu deserve the who want to get one step closer to bring up H.R. 3440, the Dream Act, chance to succeed and contribute to achieving their American Dream, which would pass this body, Mr. Speak- our great country. That is why I urge whether it is owning a home or start- er. You and I know that. It is bipar- my colleagues to defeat the previous ing a business. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2954 tisan, bicameral. It would help thou- question, so we can bring up the Dream will help us achieve this goal. sands of young people who are Ameri- Act to give 800,000 DREAMers a shot at If my colleagues share the goal, then cans in every single way—de facto the American Dream. I ask you to vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 2954 Americans, aspiring Americans—ex- Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 and pass the Home Mortgage Disclo- cept on paper. minutes to the gentleman from Ken- sure Adjustment Act. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- tucky (Mr. BARR), chair of the Sub- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- sent to insert the text of my amend- committee on Monetary Policy and self such time as I may consume. ment in the RECORD, along with extra- Trade. Mr. Speaker, last week, President neous material, immediately prior to Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Trump tweeted: ‘‘The Democrats are the vote on the previous question. in support of this combined rule that all talk and no action. They are doing The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there will enable the people’s House to con- nothing to fix DACA.’’ That is deeply objection to the request of the gen- sider both the World Bank Account- insulting to those of us who have tleman from Colorado? ability Act and the Home Mortgage worked so hard for years. I was even There was no objection. Disclosure Adjustment Act. here when the Democrats passed the Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 Before I speak about why I support DREAM Act in December of 2010. minutes to the gentleman from Cali- this rule, I do want to respond to the This is the 18th time we have at- fornia (Mr. GOMEZ) to discuss our pro- other gentleman from Colorado saying tempted to bring up the bipartisan bill, posal for the 18th time: chai, or life. that this House is not doing the peo- H.R. 3440. We are about to do it again Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise ple’s business. In fact, this House is with my colleague, Mr. GOMEZ. The today to ask my colleagues about the dealing with year-end spending, and we Dream Act makes our position clear. American Dream and why their fami- are doing it right now. We are working We want immigration policies that lies came to our great country. on immigration reforms. To suggest make America safer. We want to make Was it to build a better future for otherwise is simply not true. sure that our aspiring, de facto Ameri- their children so they could live and In fact, on year-end spending, this cans can take their place alongside of attend school in the greatest country House passed all appropriations bills us with the rights and responsibilities in the history of the world? ahead of time, ahead of schedule, be- of citizenship. Was it so they could work and live in fore the end of the fiscal year. Those Unfortunately, President Trump a safe place without fear of violence? bills were sent over to the Senate. made his position clear, as well. I am Was it because they knew that, if This House also dealt with the issues not sure which position; he changes they came here, no matter where they related to the Children’s Health Insur- every other day. But at times, he said are from, no matter what God they ance Program, dealt with community he will sign whatever we do. At other worship, if they work hard, contribute health centers and a whole range of times, he said: to our country, and believe in the other issues. Those pieces of legislation My standard is very simple: America first, ideals of America that all men and went over to the Senate. and Make America Great Again. women are created equal, then you de- So the issue is really with the Sen- That is an easy one. This bill we serve a place here in the United States ate, it is not with this House. bring up if we defeat the previous ques- of America? Furthermore, this House has passed tion will absolutely make America The answer to these questions is historic tax reform that has become greater. According to the conservative ‘‘yes.’’ Our ancestors and parents came law. It has passed over 16 Congressional think tank CATO, repealing DACA to the United States for all these rea- Review Acts rolling back Obama-era would actually cost the government sons and more. regulations and rules that were holding over $60 billion, reduce economic That answer holds true for hundreds back our economy. The result is mil- growth by $280 billion, and make us all of thousands of DREAMers and their lions of jobs were created and the best poorer. parents who live and work and attend economy we have seen in a decade. We just want to make America school here in the United States with- So it is just simply not true to sug- wealthier, make us better, and recog- out fear of deportation thanks to gest that this House is not doing the nize the aspiring Americans and let DACA. Yet, on September 5, the Trump people’s business. We are dealing with them work hard and play by the rules administration destroyed the American some important additional issues this and pay taxes and live the American Dream for 800,000 young people and week. We can do both: plan for the Dream. That is an America first policy their families by recklessly termi- year-end spending debates with the that we can all get behind. nating DACA. Senate and also reauthorize the World This is the 18th attempt here to do One of those 800,000 DREAMers is Bank. this. But I am a Jewish American, and Itayu Torres, a proud DACA recipient The World Bank’s mission is to re- 18 is actually a lucky number. ‘‘Chai’’ from my district, the 34th Congres- duce poverty around the globe. How- means ‘‘life,’’ when you do the numer- sional District of California. She was ever, during congressional oversight ology. Mr. GOMEZ is lucky to be here born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and arrived in hearings, it has become clear that the for number 18. For our Jewish friends my district before she turned 1. The World Bank is falling short of its anti- watching on C–SPAN, Mr. Speaker, United States is the only place she has poverty mission.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:09 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.023 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H427 As early as 1992, outside reviews of banks and credit unions, from the oner- that that creates—meaning they can’t the World Bank—and, later, its own re- ous doubling of Home Mortgage Disclo- plan for short- to medium-term capital views—concluded that a ‘‘pressure to sure Adjustment Act reporting require- projects: a simple repair that might lend’’ on staff, through the staff eval- ments if they make 500 or fewer mort- take more than 3 weeks; knocking uation process, has created perverse in- gages and 500 or fewer home equity down a wall; fixing a building; making centives for some World Bank employ- lines of credit each of the preceding 2 a hire and an employee not knowing ees to focus on loan volume in order to years. whether they are going to have a job in receive a raise or a promotion rather The lenders I have spoken to say 3 weeks, or contractors not knowing than what really matters, which is pov- that, without relief, they will have to whether they are going to be paid, and erty reduction outcomes. devote more resources to compliance then having to reflect that in their In addition, there are numerous ex- costs, rather than deploying more cap- pricing and ultimately charging the amples of where the very group of peo- ital into our economies to benefit taxpayers more for the work they are ple that was supposed to be helped working families and businesses. doing because they don’t know if the through World Bank assistance was ac- Instead of having to collect super- government will pay. tually harmed by a corrupt govern- fluous redundant data, let’s allow and What kind of country are we running, ment or its cronies. From violent evic- liberate our community financial insti- Mr. Speaker? tions to rape, to murder, the list of tutions to do what they want to do, I know we can do better, and that human rights violations goes on and and what they should be doing, in their starts by defeating the previous ques- on. core mission, and that is serving their tion so that we can just pass the Dream One of the most egregious examples customers and providing loans. Act and move on. It will pass. Sixty, of human rights violations was the Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman seventy, or eighty percent of this body Uganda crisis, where contractors were EMMER for his hard work on the Home will probably vote for it. I know there sexually abusing a dozen or more girls, Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment Act. I are people who don’t like it. Let the and it took the World Bank years to thank Chairman HENSARLING also for people’s House work its will. Let us stop it. Even more perplexing, the his leadership on both of these bills. vote. That is what we are here to do, World Bank’s country manager for the Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Mr. Speaker—Republicans and Demo- Uganda project was, disturbingly, pro- support both of these important pieces crats. Let us work our will. moted to become World Bank country of legislation. We have the votes on the Dream Act director for the Democratic Republic of Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- and we have the votes to keep the gov- the Congo, where allegations, not sur- self the balance of my time. ernment open, if you simply allow us prisingly, of sexual and gender-based Mr. Speaker, here we go. We are find- to have an open process to do it. That violence have resurfaced in 2017. ing ourselves staring down self-created is what this floor time should be used deadlines, and I want to be clear about b 1300 for today. This is precious floor time— that. The deadline for the expiration of the time that we are in session debat- For these reasons and more, I support the DREAMers in March and the fact ing—especially considering Repub- the World Bank Accountability Act, that 100 are expiring every day is self- licans are sending Congress on a 10-day which requires the World Bank to fix created by President Trump. It is a vacation at the end of this week. Let’s its problems or face a 15 to 30 percent manufactured crisis. We, of course, use this floor time to do what matters. reduction of the U.S. contribution to could do immigration reform while not Sure, there will be a day to discuss the World Bank’s International Devel- having our backs to the wall on that the finer points of World Bank policies opment Association fund, or, as it is issue. and the finer points of the threshold commonly called, IDA. This shutdown of the government is a for regulatory forbearance for mort- More specifically, the bill authorizes construct of this body, this House. gage cutoffs. Those things are fine, Mr. $3.3 billion for IDA over the next 3 They said that they would only fund Speaker. Those are fine to discuss, but years and mandates that the World the government through January 19. So not while the Republicans are creating Bank must align its incentives for em- we are facing another deadline. Again, over 100 more illegal immigrants a day ployees with the World Bank’s goals of I believe, from what I am hearing, that and they are going to create 800,000 poverty reduction, ending the ‘‘pres- Congress will then create another arti- more in just a couple of months; not sure to lend’’ problem that is pervasive ficial crisis sometime in February, when the Republicans are plunging our today. Throwing money at this prob- when we are going to be facing a gov- Nation deeper and deeper into debt lem is not the answer, but getting re- ernment shutdown again. with their tax-and-spend policies; not sults and doing so without these kind All in the face of record deficits and when Republicans are forcing another of terrible, horrific scandals is criti- tax-and-spend Republican policies, the government shutdown, if not this cally important. American people have had enough. The legislation also requires the Hundreds of thousands of DREAMers week, then in 3 weeks or in 4 weeks. World Bank to fix failures identified in are at risk of deportation by this ad- Crisis to crisis to crisis, manufac- the Uganda sexual abuse crisis so that ministration. tured crisis to manufactured crisis to nothing like that ever happens again. Millions of children are at risk of los- manufactured crisis, the American peo- Additionally, the legislation requires ing their health insurance. ple count on us to be stewards of the the World Bank, through its various We are all being plunged deeper and greatest Republic that has ever been tools, to support property rights, due deeper into debt, not just for ourselves, created on the face of this Earth. process of law, and economic freedom. but our future generations: my kids Frankly, Mr. Speaker, Congress is let- The World Bank must also dem- and many of our grandkids, for those ting them down. Let’s defeat the pre- onstrate that none of its resources who have them. vious question and defeat this rule. have been used to fund terrorism, and We are facing another government Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance must also improve its ability to detect shutdown of necessary, important gov- of my time. and minimize corruption. If the World ernment services, including economic Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Bank does all of these commonsense re- drivers in areas I represent, like Rocky self such time as I may consume. forms, then it will receive its full U.S. Mountain National Park, with over 3 Overlooking corruption and abuse is contribution for IDA. But if it fails to million tourists a year. It would close unacceptable in any governing body, do this, then the World Bank doesn’t down if the government shuts down. particularly one funded by the United deserve the full funding backed by U.S. Air traffic controllers. So many States. taxpayers. other important parts of our necessary It is clear that serious reforms and Mr. Speaker, I also am a strong sup- infrastructure to succeed as a country oversight are needed at the World porter of the Home Mortgage Disclo- faces an expiration this Friday. Bank. The International Development sure Adjustment Act. This much-need- Even if somehow the Republicans Association has strayed from its mis- ed legislation exempts community fi- say, ‘‘Okay, here is another 2 or 3 sion to help combat inequality around nancial institutions, such as small weeks of funding,’’ the uncertainty the world.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:02 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.025 H17JAPT1 H428 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 The World Bank Accountability Act a vote to allow the Democratic minority to The yeas and nays were ordered. puts our international partners on no- offer an alternative plan. It is a vote about The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tice that the United States is not sim- what the House should be debating. Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the ant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, ply going to stand by and allow abuses House of Representatives (VI, 308–311), de- this 15-minute vote on ordering the to continue. scribes the vote on the previous question on previous question will be followed by 5- And while we stand up for the under- the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the minute votes on: privileged around the world, we also consideration of the subject before the House Adopting House Resolution 693, if or- must ensure that every American has being made by the Member in charge.’’ To dered; and equal access to our own financial insti- defeat the previous question is to give the tutions. opposition a chance to decide the subject be- Suspending the rules and passing The Home Mortgage Disclosure Ad- fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s H.R. 4258. justment Act ensures that CFPB regu- ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that The vote was taken by electronic de- ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- lations do not shut out certain groups mand for the previous question passes the vice, and there were—yeas 230, nays of Americans. control of the resolution to the opposition’’ 187, not voting 13, as follows: I thank Chairman HENSARLING for in order to offer an amendment. On March [Roll No. 20] putting these bills forward. I thank my 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- colleagues on the Financial Services fered a rule resolution. The House defeated YEAS—230 Committee, who have joined me on the the previous question and a member of the Abraham Gosar Olson floor today to make the case for these opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, Aderholt Gowdy Palazzo Allen Granger Palmer efforts. I thank Chairman SESSIONS for asking who was entitled to recognition. Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R–Illinois) said: Amash Graves (GA) Paulsen his leadership on the Rules Committee Arrington Graves (LA) Pearce ‘‘The previous question having been refused, and for providing the debate on these Babin Graves (MO) Perry the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- Bacon Griffith issues today. Pittenger gerald, who had asked the gentleman to Banks (IN) Grothman Poliquin Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to Barr Guthrie Posey join me in supporting the rule and sup- the first recognition.’’ Barton Handel Ratcliffe porting the underlying bills. We must The Republican majority may say ‘‘the Bergman Harper Reed vote on the previous question is simply a Biggs Harris Reichert ensure that American taxpayer money Bilirakis Hartzler vote on whether to proceed to an immediate Renacci is not spent on corrupt regimes and Bishop (MI) Hensarling vote on adopting the resolution.... [and] Rice (SC) that all Americans have access to fi- Bishop (UT) Herrera Beutler Roby has no substantive legislative or policy im- Black Hice, Jody B. Roe (TN) nancing here in the U.S. Blackburn Higgins (LA) plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what Rogers (AL) The material previously referred to Blum Hill they have always said. Listen to the Repub- Rogers (KY) Bost Holding by Mr. POLIS is as follows: lican Leadership Manual on the Legislative Rohrabacher Brat Hollingsworth AN AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 693 OFFERED BY Process in the United States House of Rep- Rokita Bridenstine Hudson MR. POLIS resentatives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s Brooks (AL) Huizenga Rooney, Francis At the end of the resolution, add the fol- how the Republicans describe the previous Brooks (IN) Hultgren Rooney, Thomas J. lowing new sections: question vote in their own manual: ‘‘Al- Buchanan Hunter though it is generally not possible to amend Buck Hurd Ros-Lehtinen SEC 3. Immediately upon adoption of this Roskam resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to the rule because the majority Member con- Bucshon Issa Budd Jenkins (KS) Ross clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House trolling the time will not yield for the pur- Rothfus pose of offering an amendment, the same re- Burgess Jenkins (WV) resolved into the Committee of the Whole Byrne Johnson (LA) Rouzer House on the state of the Union for consider- sult may be achieved by voting down the pre- Calvert Johnson (OH) Royce (CA) ation of the bill (H.R. 3440) to authorize the vious question on the rule.... When the Carter (GA) Johnson, Sam Russell cancellation of removal and adjustment of motion for the previous question is defeated, Carter (TX) Jones Rutherford status of certain individuals who are long- control of the time passes to the Member Chabot Jordan Sanford term United States residents and who en- who led the opposition to ordering the pre- Cheney Joyce (OH) Schweikert Scott, Austin tered the United States as children and for vious question. That Member, because he Coffman Katko then controls the time, may offer an amend- Cole Kelly (MS) Sensenbrenner other purposes. The first reading of the bill Collins (GA) Kelly (PA) Sessions shall be dispensed with. All points of order ment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of Collins (NY) King (IA) Shimkus against consideration of the bill are waived. amendment.’’ Comer King (NY) Shuster General debate shall be confined to the bill In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House Comstock Kinzinger Simpson and shall not exceed one hour equally di- of Representatives, the subchapter titled Conaway Knight Smith (MO) vided and controlled by the chair and rank- ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal Cook Kustoff (TN) Smith (NE) ing minority member of the Committee on to order the previous question on such a rule Costello (PA) Labrador Smith (NJ) Cramer LaHood the Judiciary. After general debate the bill [a special rule reported from the Committee Smith (TX) on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- Crawford LaMalfa Smucker shall be considered for amendment under the Culberson Lamborn ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- Stefanik five-minute rule. All points of order against Curbelo (FL) Lance Stewart tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- provisions in the bill are waived. At the con- Curtis Latta Stivers clusion of consideration of the bill for jection of the motion for the previous ques- Davidson Lewis (MN) Taylor amendment the Committee shall rise and re- tion on a resolution reported from the Com- Davis, Rodney LoBiondo Tenney port the bill to the House with such amend- mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- Denham Loudermilk Thompson (PA) ber leading the opposition to the previous Dent Love Thornberry ments as may have been adopted. The pre- DeSantis Lucas question, who may offer a proper amendment Tipton vious question shall be considered as ordered DesJarlais Luetkemeyer Trott on the bill and amendments thereto to final or motion and who controls the time for de- Diaz-Balart MacArthur Turner bate thereon.’’ Donovan Marchant passage without intervening motion except Upton Clearly, the vote on the previous question Duffy Marino one motion to recommit with or without in- Valadao on a rule does have substantive policy impli- Duncan (SC) Marshall structions. If the Committee of the Whole Wagner rises and reports that it has come to no reso- cations. It is one of the only available tools Duncan (TN) Massie Dunn Mast Walberg lution on the bill, then on the next legisla- for those who oppose the Republican major- Walden ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- Emmer McCarthy tive day the House shall, immediately after Estes (KS) McCaul Walker the third daily order of business under clause native views the opportunity to offer an al- Farenthold McClintock Walorski 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of ternative plan. Faso McHenry Walters, Mimi the Whole for further consideration of the Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I yield back Ferguson McKinley Weber (TX) Webster (FL) bill. Fitzpatrick McMorris the balance of my time, and I move the Fleischmann Rodgers Wenstrup SEC. 4. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not previous question on the resolution. Flores McSally Westerman apply to the consideration of H.R. 3440. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Fortenberry Meadows Williams WOMACK). The question is on ordering Foxx Meehan Wilson (SC) THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT Frelinghuysen Messer Wittman IT REALLY MEANS the previous question. Gaetz Mitchell Womack The question was taken; and the Woodall This vote, the vote on whether to order the Gallagher Moolenaar Garrett Mooney (WV) Yoder previous question on a special rule, is not Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Gianforte Mullin Yoho merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- Gibbs Newhouse Young (AK) dering the previous question is a vote Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, on that I Gohmert Norman Young (IA) against the Republican majority agenda and demand the yeas and nays. Goodlatte Nunes Zeldin

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:02 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.027 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H429 NAYS—187 The vote was taken by electronic de- Crowley Kihuen Polis Cuellar Kildee Price (NC) Adams Gabbard Neal vice, and there were—ayes 228, noes 188, Davis (CA) Kilmer Quigley Aguilar Gallego Nolan not voting 14, as follows: Davis, Danny Krishnamoorthi Raskin Barraga´ n Garamendi Norcross DeFazio Kuster (NH) Bass Gomez [Roll No. 21] Rice (NY) O’Halleran DeGette Langevin Beatty Gonzalez (TX) Richmond O’Rourke AYES—228 Delaney Larsen (WA) Bera Gottheimer Rosen Pallone DeLauro Larson (CT) Beyer Green, Al Abraham Goodlatte Olson Roybal-Allard Panetta DelBene Lawrence Bishop (GA) Green, Gene Aderholt Gosar Palazzo Ruiz Pascrell Demings Lawson (FL) Blumenauer Grijalva Allen Gowdy Palmer Ruppersberger Payne DeSaulnier Lee Blunt Rochester Gutie´rrez Amash Granger Paulsen Rush Pelosi Deutch Levin Bonamici Hanabusa Arrington Graves (GA) Pearce Ryan (OH) Perlmutter Dingell Lieu, Ted Boyle, Brendan Hastings Babin Graves (LA) Perry Sa´ nchez Peters Doggett Lipinski F. Heck Bacon Graves (MO) Pittenger Sarbanes Peterson Doyle, Michael Loebsack Brady (PA) Higgins (NY) Banks (IN) Griffith Poliquin Pingree F. Lofgren Schakowsky Brown (MD) Himes Barletta Grothman Posey Pocan Ellison Lowenthal Schiff Brownley (CA) Hoyer Barr Guthrie Ratcliffe Polis Engel Lowey Schrader Bustos Huffman Barton Handel Price (NC) Reed Eshoo Lujan Grisham, Scott (VA) Butterfield Jackson Lee Bergman Harper Quigley Reichert Espaillat M. Scott, David Capuano Jayapal Biggs Harris Raskin Renacci Esty (CT) Luja´ n, Ben Ray Serrano Carbajal Jeffries Bilirakis Hartzler Rice (NY) Rice (SC) Evans Lynch Sewell (AL) Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Bishop (MI) Hensarling Richmond Roby Foster Maloney, Shea-Porter Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Bishop (UT) Herrera Beutler Rosen Roe (TN) Frankel (FL) Carolyn B. Sherman Cartwright Kaptur Black Hice, Jody B. Roybal-Allard Rogers (AL) Fudge Maloney, Sean Sinema Castor (FL) Keating Ruiz Blackburn Higgins (LA) Rogers (KY) Gabbard Matsui Sires Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Ruppersberger Blum Hill Rohrabacher Gallego McCollum Slaughter Chu, Judy Kennedy Ryan (OH) Bost Holding Rokita Garamendi McEachin Smith (WA) Cicilline Khanna ´ Brat Hollingsworth Sanchez Rooney, Francis Gomez McGovern Clark (MA) Kihuen Bridenstine Hudson Soto Sarbanes Rooney, Thomas Gonzalez (TX) McNerney Clarke (NY) Kildee Brooks (AL) Huizenga Speier Schakowsky J. Gottheimer Meeks Clay Kilmer Brooks (IN) Hultgren Suozzi Schiff Ros-Lehtinen Green, Al Meng Cleaver Krishnamoorthi Buchanan Hunter Swalwell (CA) Schrader Roskam Green, Gene Moore Clyburn Kuster (NH) Buck Hurd Takano Scott (VA) Ross Grijalva Moulton Cohen Langevin Bucshon Issa Thompson (CA) Scott, David Rothfus Gutie´rrez Murphy (FL) Connolly Larsen (WA) Budd Jenkins (KS) Thompson (MS) Serrano Rouzer Hanabusa Nadler Cooper Larson (CT) Burgess Jenkins (WV) Titus Sewell (AL) Royce (CA) Hastings Napolitano Correa Lawrence Byrne Johnson (LA) Tonko Shea-Porter Russell Heck Neal Costa Lawson (FL) Calvert Johnson (OH) Torres Sherman Rutherford Higgins (NY) Nolan Courtney Lee Carter (GA) Johnson, Sam Sinema Sanford Himes Norcross Tsongas Crist Levin Carter (TX) Jones Sires Schweikert Hoyer O’Halleran Vargas Crowley Lieu, Ted Chabot Jordan Slaughter Scott, Austin Huffman O’Rourke Veasey Cuellar Lipinski Cheney Joyce (OH) Smith (WA) Sensenbrenner Jackson Lee Pallone Vela´ zquez Davis (CA) Loebsack Coffman Katko Soto Sessions Jayapal Panetta Visclosky Davis, Danny Lofgren Cole Kelly (MS) Speier Shimkus Jeffries Pascrell Walz DeFazio Lowenthal Collins (GA) Kelly (PA) Suozzi Shuster Johnson (GA) Payne Wasserman DeGette Lowey Collins (NY) King (NY) Swalwell (CA) Simpson Johnson, E. B. Pelosi Schultz Delaney Lujan Grisham, Comer Kinzinger Takano Smith (MO) Kaptur Perlmutter Waters, Maxine DeLauro M. Comstock Knight Thompson (CA) Smith (NE) Keating Peters Watson Coleman DelBene Luja´ n, Ben Ray Conaway Kustoff (TN) Thompson (MS) Smith (NJ) Kelly (IL) Peterson Welch Demings Lynch Titus Cook Labrador Smith (TX) Kennedy Pingree Wilson (FL) DeSaulnier Maloney, Tonko Costello (PA) LaHood Smucker Khanna Pocan Yarmuth Deutch Carolyn B. Torres Cramer Lamborn Stefanik Dingell Maloney, Sean Tsongas Crawford Lance NOT VOTING—14 Stewart Doggett Matsui Vargas Culberson Latta Stivers Amodei King (IA) Poe (TX) Doyle, Michael McCollum Veasey Curbelo (FL) Lewis (MN) Taylor Brady (TX) LaMalfa Scalise F. McEachin Vela´ zquez Curtis LoBiondo Tenney Cummings Lewis (GA) Schneider Ellison McGovern Visclosky Davidson Loudermilk Thompson (PA) Gaetz Long Engel McNerney Walz Davis, Rodney Love Vela Thornberry Kind Noem Eshoo Meeks Wasserman Denham Lucas Tipton Espaillat Meng Schultz Dent Luetkemeyer b 1345 Esty (CT) Moore Waters, Maxine DeSantis MacArthur Trott Evans Moulton Watson Coleman DesJarlais Marchant Turner So the resolution was agreed to. Foster Murphy (FL) Welch Diaz-Balart Marino Upton The result of the vote was announced Frankel (FL) Nadler Wilson (FL) Donovan Marshall Valadao as above recorded. Fudge Napolitano Yarmuth Duffy Massie Wagner Duncan (SC) Mast Walberg A motion to reconsider was laid on NOT VOTING—13 Duncan (TN) McCarthy Walden the table. Amodei Lewis (GA) Scalise Dunn McCaul Walker f Barletta Long Schneider Emmer McClintock Walorski Brady (TX) Noem Vela Estes (KS) McHenry Walters, Mimi FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY ACT Cummings Poe (TX) Farenthold McKinley Weber (TX) Kind Rush Faso McMorris Webster (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Ferguson Rodgers Wenstrup finished business is the vote on the mo- b 1335 Fitzpatrick McSally Westerman tion to suspend the rules and pass the ´ Fleischmann Meadows Williams bill (H.R. 4258) to promote the develop- Mr. GUTIERREZ and Ms. GABBARD Flores Meehan Wilson (SC) changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to Fortenberry Messer Wittman ment of local strategies to coordinate ‘‘nay.’’ Foxx Mitchell Womack use of assistance under sections 8 and 9 Messrs. BUDD and BISHOP of Michi- Frelinghuysen Moolenaar Woodall of the United States Housing Act of Gallagher Mooney (WV) Yoder gan changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Garrett Mullin Yoho 1937 with public and private resources, ‘‘yea.’’ Gianforte Newhouse Young (AK) to enable eligible families to achieve So the previous question was ordered. Gibbs Norman Young (IA) economic independence and self-suffi- The result of the vote was announced Gohmert Nunes Zeldin ciency, and for other purposes, as as above recorded. NOES—188 amended, on which the yeas and nays The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Adams Brady (PA) Cicilline were ordered. question is on the resolution. Aguilar Brown (MD) Clark (MA) The Clerk read the title of the bill. The question was taken; and the Barraga´ n Brownley (CA) Clarke (NY) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Speaker pro tempore announced that Bass Bustos Clay question is on the motion offered by the ayes appeared to have it. Beatty Butterfield Cleaver Bera Capuano Clyburn the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. RECORDED VOTE Beyer Carbajal Cohen DUFFY) that the House suspend the Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I demand a Bishop (GA) Ca´ rdenas Connolly rules and pass the bill, as amended. recorded vote. Blumenauer Carson (IN) Cooper This is a 5-minute vote. A recorded vote was ordered. Blunt Rochester Cartwright Correa The vote was taken by electronic de- Bonamici Castor (FL) Costa The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Boyle, Brendan Castro (TX) Courtney vice, and there were—yeas 412, nays 5, 5-minute vote. F. Chu, Judy Crist not voting 13, as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:02 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17JA7.003 H17JAPT1 H430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 [Roll No. 22] Panetta Ruppersberger Thompson (PA) Section 202(d) of the National Emer- Pascrell Rush Thornberry gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides YEAS—412 Paulsen Russell Tipton Payne Rutherford for the automatic termination of a na- Abraham Demings Jordan Titus Pearce Ryan (OH) Adams Denham Joyce (OH) Tonko tional emergency unless, within 90 Pelosi Sa´ nchez Aderholt Dent Kaptur Torres days before the anniversary date of its Perlmutter Sanford Aguilar DeSantis Katko Trott Perry Sarbanes declaration, the President publishes in Allen DeSaulnier Keating Tsongas Peters Schakowsky the Federal Register and transmits to Arrington DesJarlais Kelly (IL) Turner Peterson Schiff Upton the Congress a notice stating that the Babin Deutch Kelly (MS) Pingree Schrader Bacon Diaz-Balart Kelly (PA) Valadao emergency is to continue in effect be- Pittenger Schweikert Vargas Banks (IN) Dingell Kennedy Pocan Scott (VA) yond the anniversary date. In accord- Barletta Doggett Khanna Veasey Poliquin Scott, Austin Vela´ zquez ance with this provision, I have sent to Barr Donovan Kihuen Polis Scott, David ´ Visclosky the Federal Register for publication the Barragan Doyle, Michael Kildee Posey Sensenbrenner Wagner Barton F. Kilmer Price (NC) Serrano enclosed notice stating that the na- Walberg Bass Duffy King (IA) Quigley Sessions tional emergency declared with respect Walden Beatty Duncan (SC) King (NY) Raskin Sewell (AL) Walker to foreign terrorists who threaten to Bera Duncan (TN) Kinzinger Ratcliffe Shea-Porter Walorski Bergman Dunn Knight Reed Sherman disrupt the Middle East peace process Beyer Ellison Krishnamoorthi Reichert Shimkus Walters, Mimi declared in Executive Order 12947 of Bilirakis Emmer Kuster (NH) Renacci Shuster Walz January 23, 1995, is to continue in ef- Bishop (GA) Engel Kustoff (TN) Wasserman Rice (NY) Simpson fect beyond January 23, 2018. Bishop (MI) Eshoo Labrador Rice (SC) Sinema Schultz Bishop (UT) Espaillat LaHood Richmond Sires Waters, Maxine The crisis with respect to grave acts Black Estes (KS) LaMalfa Roby Slaughter Watson Coleman of violence committed by foreign ter- Blackburn Esty (CT) Lamborn Roe (TN) Smith (MO) Weber (TX) rorists who threaten to disrupt the Blum Evans Lance Rogers (AL) Smith (NE) Webster (FL) Blumenauer Farenthold Langevin Rogers (KY) Smith (NJ) Welch Middle East peace process that led to Blunt Rochester Faso Larsen (WA) Rohrabacher Smith (WA) Wenstrup the declaration of a national emer- Bonamici Ferguson Larson (CT) Rokita Smucker Westerman gency on January 23, 1995, has not been Bost Fitzpatrick Latta Rooney, Francis Soto Williams resolved. Terrorist groups continue to Boyle, Brendan Fleischmann Lawrence Rooney, Thomas Speier Wilson (FL) F. Flores Lawson (FL) J. Stefanik Wilson (SC) engage in activities that have the pur- Brady (PA) Fortenberry Lee Ros-Lehtinen Stewart Wittman pose or effect of threatening the Middle Brat Foster Levin Rosen Stivers Womack East peace process and that are hostile Bridenstine Foxx Lewis (MN) Roskam Suozzi Woodall Brooks (IN) Frankel (FL) Lieu, Ted Ross Swalwell (CA) Yarmuth to United States interests in the re- Brown (MD) Frelinghuysen Lipinski Rothfus Takano Yoder gion. Such actions continue to pose an Brownley (CA) Fudge LoBiondo Rouzer Taylor Yoho unusual and extraordinary threat to Buchanan Gabbard Loebsack Roybal-Allard Tenney Young (AK) the national security, foreign policy, Buck Gallagher Lofgren Royce (CA) Thompson (CA) Young (IA) Bucshon Gallego Loudermilk Ruiz Thompson (MS) Zeldin and economy of the United States. I Budd Garamendi Love have, therefore, determined that it is Burgess Garrett Lowenthal NAYS—5 Bustos Gianforte Lowey necessary to continue the national Amash Brooks (AL) Massie emergency declared in Executive Order Butterfield Gibbs Lucas Biggs Jones Byrne Gohmert Luetkemeyer 12947 with respect to foreign terrorists Calvert Gomez Lujan Grisham, NOT VOTING—13 who threaten to disrupt the Middle Capuano Gonzalez (TX) M. Amodei Lewis (GA) Schneider Carbajal Goodlatte Luja´ n, Ben Ray East peace process and to maintain in Brady (TX) Long Ca´ rdenas Gosar Lynch Smith (TX) force the sanctions against them to re- Cummings Noem Carson (IN) Gottheimer MacArthur Vela Gaetz Poe (TX) spond to this threat. Carter (GA) Gowdy Maloney, Kind Scalise ONALD RUMP Carter (TX) Granger Carolyn B. D J. T . THE WHITE HOUSE, January 17, 2018. Cartwright Graves (GA) Maloney, Sean b 1354 Castor (FL) Graves (LA) Marchant f Castro (TX) Graves (MO) Marino So (two-thirds being in the affirma- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Chabot Green, Al Marshall tive) the rules were suspended and the Cheney Green, Gene Mast PRO TEMPORE Chu, Judy Griffith Matsui bill, as amended, was passed. Cicilline Grijalva McCarthy The result of the vote was announced The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Clark (MA) Grothman McCaul as above recorded. DUNCAN of Tennessee). Pursuant to Clarke (NY) Guthrie McClintock clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair will post- Clay Gutie´rrez McCollum A motion to reconsider was laid on Cleaver Hanabusa McEachin the table. pone further proceedings today on mo- Clyburn Handel McGovern PERSONAL EXPLANATION tions to suspend the rules on which a Coffman Harper McHenry recorded vote or the yeas and nays are Cohen Harris McKinley Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, due to Cole Hartzler McMorris inclement weather, I am unavoidably pre- ordered, or votes objected to under Collins (GA) Hastings Rodgers vented from voting on today’s legislation. Had clause 6 of rule XX. Collins (NY) Heck McNerney I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on The House will resume proceedings Comer Hensarling McSally on postponed questions at a later time. Comstock Herrera Beutler Meadows rollcall No. 20, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 21, and Conaway Hice, Jody B. Meehan ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 22. f Connolly Higgins (LA) Meeks Cook Higgins (NY) Meng f AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPOR- Cooper Hill Messer TUNITY ACT AND MILLENNIUM Correa Himes Mitchell CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL CHALLENGE ACT MODERNIZA- Costa Holding Moolenaar EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO Costello (PA) Hollingsworth Mooney (WV) TION ACT Courtney Hoyer Moore TERRORISTS WHO THREATEN TO DISRUPT THE MIDDLE EAST Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- Cramer Hudson Moulton er, I move to suspend the rules and Crawford Huffman Mullin PEACE PROCESS—MESSAGE Crist Huizenga Murphy (FL) FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE pass the bill (H.R. 3445) to enhance the Crowley Hultgren Nadler UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 115– transparency and accelerate the im- Cuellar Hunter Napolitano pact of programs under the African Culberson Hurd Neal 90) Curbelo (FL) Issa Newhouse Growth and Opportunity Act and the Curtis Jackson Lee Nolan The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Millennium Challenge Corporation, and Davidson Jayapal Norcross fore the House the following message for other purposes, as amended. Davis (CA) Jeffries Norman from the President of the United Davis, Danny Jenkins (KS) Nunes The Clerk read the title of the bill. Davis, Rodney Jenkins (WV) O’Halleran States; which was read and, together The text of the bill is as follows: DeFazio Johnson (GA) O’Rourke with the accompanying papers, referred H.R. 3445 DeGette Johnson (LA) Olson to the Committee on Foreign Affairs Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Delaney Johnson (OH) Palazzo and ordered to be printed: DeLauro Johnson, E. B. Pallone resentatives of the United States of America in DelBene Johnson, Sam Palmer To the Congress of the United States: Congress assembled,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17JA7.005 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H431 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (B) include a link to the AGOA Website on (1) in paragraph (1)— This Act may be cited as the ‘‘African the websites of such diplomatic missions. (A) by amending the paragraph heading to Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium (b) AGOA FORUM.—After each meeting of read as follows: ‘‘FISCAL YEARS 2006 THROUGH Challenge Act Modernization Act’’ or the the United States–Sub-Saharan Africa Trade 2012’’; and ‘‘AGOA and MCA Modernization Act’’. and Economic Cooperation Forum, the Presi- (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. dent should publish on the AGOA Website (A), by striking ‘‘fiscal year 2006 or a subse- The table of contents for this Act is as fol- the following: quent fiscal year’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal years lows: (1) The outcomes of the meeting of the 2006 through 2012’’; Forum, including any commitments made by Sec. 1. Short title. (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para- member countries and the private sector. Sec. 2. Table of contents. graph (3); and (2) An assessment of progress made with (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- TITLE I—ENHANCEMENT OF THE AFRI- respect to any commitments made by mem- lowing: CAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT ber countries and the private sector from the ‘‘(2) FISCAL YEAR 2013 AND SUBSEQUENT FIS- Sec. 101. Statement of policy. previous meeting of the Forum. CAL YEARS.—In addition to the countries de- Sec. 102. Definitions. (c) OTHER INFORMATION.—The President scribed in subsection (a), a country shall be Sec. 103. Activities in support of trans- should disseminate the information required a candidate country for purposes of eligi- parency. under this section in a digital format to the bility for assistance for fiscal year 2013 or a Sec. 104. Activities in support of trade ca- public and publish such information on the subsequent fiscal year if the country— pacity building. AGOA Website. ‘‘(A) has a per capita income not greater TITLE II—MODERNIZATION OF THE MIL- SEC. 104. ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF TRADE CA- than the lower middle income country LENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION PACITY BUILDING. threshold established by the International The President should— Sec. 201. Candidacy status. Bank for Reconstruction and Development (1) develop and implement policies that— Sec. 202. Carryover authority for private- for the fiscal year; (A) encourage and facilitate cross-bound- sector members of board of di- ‘‘(B) is not among the 75 countries identi- ary cooperation among eligible sub-Saharan rectors. fied by the International Bank for Recon- Sec. 203. Additional reporting to the board African countries in order to facilitate trade; struction and Development as having the and on the treatment of civil soci- lowest per capita income; and (B) encourage the provision of technical as- ety in an eligible country. ‘‘(C) meets the requirements under sub- Sec. 204. Concurrent compacts under the sistance to eligible sub-Saharan African section (a)(1)(B).’’. Millennium Challenge Act of countries to establish and sustain adequate (c) RECLASSIFICATION.—Section 606 of the trade capacity development; 2003. Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. Sec. 205. Public notification of entering into (2) provide specific training for businesses 7705) is amended— a compact. in eligible sub-Saharan African countries (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as sub- Sec. 206. Disclosure. and government trade officials of such coun- section (d); and Sec. 207. Restriction on the use of assistance tries on accessing the benefits under the Af- (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- under section 616. rican Growth and Opportunity Act and other lowing: Sec. 208. Study on subnational compacts. trade preference programs; ‘‘(c) TREATMENT OF COUNTRIES WITH PER (3) provide capacity building for African CAPITA INCOME CHANGES.—A country quali- TITLE I—ENHANCEMENT OF THE AFRI- entrepreneurs and trade associations on pro- fying for candidate status under this section CAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT duction strategies, quality standards, forma- with a per capita income that changes dur- SEC. 101. STATEMENT OF POLICY. tion of cooperatives, market research, and ing the fiscal year such that the country It is the policy of the United States to sup- market development; would be reclassified from a low income port efforts to— (4) provide capacity building training to country to a lower middle income country or (1) improve the rule of law, promote free promote diversification of African products from a lower middle income country to a low and fair elections, strengthen and expand the and value-added processing; and income country shall retain its candidacy private sector, and fight corruption in sub- (5) provide capacity building and technical status in its former income classification for Saharan Africa; and assistance funding for African businesses and such fiscal year and the two subsequent fis- (2) promote the role of women in social, po- institutions to help such businesses and in- cal years.’’. litical, and economic development in sub-Sa- stitutions comply with United States SEC. 202. CARRYOVER AUTHORITY FOR PRIVATE- haran Africa. counterterrorism initiatives and policies. SECTOR MEMBERS OF BOARD OF DI- SEC. 102. DEFINITIONS. TITLE II—MODERNIZATION OF THE RECTORS. Section 604(c)(4)(B) of the Millennium In this title— MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION Challenge Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7703(c)(4)(B)) (1) AGOA WEBSITE.—The term ‘‘AGOA SEC. 201. CANDIDACY STATUS. is amended to read as follows: Website’’ means the website established pur- (a) LOW INCOME COUNTRIES.—Section 606(a) suant to section 103(a). ‘‘(B) OTHER MEMBERS.—Each member of the of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (22 Board described in paragraph (3)(B)— (2) ELIGIBLE SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUN- U.S.C. 7705(a)) is amended— ‘‘(i) shall be appointed for a term of 3 TRY.—The term ‘‘eligible sub-Saharan Afri- (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ‘‘(3)’’ years; can country’’ means a country that the and inserting ‘‘(4)’’; ‘‘(ii) may be reappointed for a term of an President has determined meets the eligi- (2) in paragraph (2)— additional 2 years; and bility requirements set forth in section 104 of (A) by amending the paragraph heading to ‘‘(iii) may continue to serve in each such the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19 read as follows: ‘‘FISCAL YEARS 2005 THROUGH appointment until the earlier of— U.S.C. 3703). 2012’’; and ‘‘(I) the date on which his or her successor SEC. 103. ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF TRANS- (B) by striking ‘‘fiscal year 2005 or a subse- is appointed; or PARENCY. quent fiscal year’’ and inserting ‘‘each of fis- ‘‘(II) the date that is one year after the ex- (a) AGOA WEBSITE.— cal years 2005 through 2012’’; piration of his or her appointment or re- (1) IN GENERAL.—The President shall estab- (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as para- appointment, as the case may be.’’. lish a publicly available website for the col- graph (4); and SEC. 203. ADDITIONAL REPORTING TO THE lection and dissemination of information re- (4) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- BOARD ON THE TREATMENT OF garding the African Growth and Opportunity lowing: CIVIL SOCIETY IN AN ELIGIBLE Act (19 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.). ‘‘(3) FISCAL YEAR 2013 AND SUBSEQUENT FIS- COUNTRY. (2) CONTENTS.—The President shall publish CAL YEARS.—A country shall be a candidate Section 607 of the Millennium Challenge on the AGOA Website the information de- country for purposes of eligibility for assist- Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7706) is amended— scribed in paragraph (1), including— ance for fiscal year 2013 or a subsequent fis- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end (A) information and technical assistance cal year if the country— the following: ‘‘A determination whether a provided at United States Agency for Inter- ‘‘(A) has a per capita income not greater country is eligible for a subsequent, non-con- national Development regional trade hubs; than the lower middle income country current Millennium Challenge Compact shall and threshold established by the International also be based, to the extent practicable, on (B) a link to the websites of United States Bank for Reconstruction and Development significantly improved performance across embassies located in eligible sub-Saharan Af- for such fiscal year; the criteria in subsection (b) that, at a min- rican countries. ‘‘(B) is among the 75 countries identified imum, are relevant to the preceding Com- (3) ACTIONS BY UNITED STATES EMBASSIES.— by the International Bank for Reconstruc- pact, compared to the country’s performance The Secretary of State should direct United tion and Development as having the lowest with respect to such criteria when selected States embassies located in eligible sub-Sa- per capita income; and for such preceding Compact.’’ haran African countries to— ‘‘(C) meets the requirements under para- (2) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) encourage individuals and businesses in graph (1)(B).’’. (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘and’’ such countries to use the benefits available (b) LOWER MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES.— at the end; under the African Growth and Opportunity Section 606(b) of the Millennium Challenge (B) in subparagraph (E), by adding ‘‘and’’ Act; and Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7705(b)) is amended— at the end; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17JA7.006 H17JAPT1 H432 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 (C) by adding at the end the following: gressional committees not later than 15 days (B) by striking ‘‘on at least a quarterly ‘‘(F) the quality of the civil society ena- before taking any of the actions described in basis,’’. bling environment;’’; paragraph (2). (b) DISSEMINATION.—Section 612(b) of the (3) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) ‘‘(2) ACTIONS DESCRIBED.—The actions de- Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. as subsections (e) and (f), respectively; and scribed in this paragraph are— 7711(b)) is amended to read as follows: (4) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- ‘‘(A) providing assistance for an eligible ‘‘(b) DISSEMINATION.—The Board, acting lowing: country under section 609(g); through the Chief Executive Officer, shall ‘‘(d) REPORTING ON TREATMENT OF CIVIL SO- ‘‘(B) commencing negotiations with an eli- make the information required to be dis- CIETY.—For the 7-year period beginning on gible country to provide assistance for— closed under subsection (a) available to the the date of the enactment of this subsection, ‘‘(i) a Compact under section 605; or public— before the Board selects an eligible country ‘‘(ii) an agreement under section 616; ‘‘(1) by publishing it on the website of the for a Compact under subsection (c), the Cor- ‘‘(C) signing such a Compact or agreement; Corporation; poration shall provide information to the and ‘‘(2) by providing notice of the availability Board regarding the country’s treatment of ‘‘(D) terminating assistance under such a of such information in the Federal Register; civil society, including classified informa- Compact or agreement. and tion, as appropriate. The information shall ‘‘(3) ECONOMIC JUSTIFICATION.—Any notifi- ‘‘(3) by any other methods that the Board include an assessment and analysis of factors cation relating to the intent to negotiate or determines to be appropriate.’’. including— sign a Compact shall include a report de- scribing the projected economic justification SEC. 207. RESTRICTION ON THE USE OF ASSIST- ‘‘(1) any relevant laws governing the for- ANCE UNDER SECTION 616. for the Compact, including, as applicable— mation or establishment of a civil society Section 616(d) of the Millennium Challenge organization, particularly laws intended to ‘‘(A) the expected economic rate of return of the Compact; Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7715(d)) is amended to curb the activities of foreign civil society or- read as follows: ganizations; ‘‘(B) a cost-benefit analysis of the Com- ‘‘(d) FUNDING.— ‘‘(2) any relevant laws governing the oper- pact; ‘‘(1) LIMITATION.—Not more than 10 percent ations of a civil society organization, par- ‘‘(C) a description of the impact on bene- of the amounts made available to carry out ticularly those laws seeking to define or oth- ficiary populations; this Act for a fiscal year may be made avail- erwise regulate the actions of foreign civil ‘‘(D) the likelihood that the investment able to carry out this section. society organizations; will catalyze private sector investments; and ‘‘(2) RESTRICTION RELATING TO ASSIST- ‘‘(3) laws relating to the legal status of ‘‘(E) any other applicable economic factors ANCE.—None of the funds authorized to carry civil society organizations, including laws that justify each project to be funded under out the purposes of this Act shall be avail- which effectively discriminate against for- such a Compact to the extent practicable able for assistance under this section to a eign civil society organizations as compared and appropriate. country that does not qualify as a candidate to similarly situated domestic organizations; ‘‘(4) RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN.—Not later country under section 606 for the fiscal year ‘‘(4) laws regulating the freedom of expres- than 60 days before signing each concurrent during which such assistance is provided.’’. sion and peaceful assembly; and Compact, as authorized under section 609, the Board, acting through the Chief Execu- ‘‘(5) laws regulating the usage of the Inter- SEC. 208. STUDY ON SUBNATIONAL COMPACTS. tive Officer, shall consult with and provide net, particularly by foreign civil society or- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days to the appropriate congressional commit- ganizations.’’. after the date of the enactment of this Act, tees— SEC. 204. CONCURRENT COMPACTS UNDER THE the Board of the Millennium Challenge Cor- ‘‘(A) an assessment and, as appropriate, poration, acting through the Chief Executive MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACT OF the identification of potential measures to 2003. Officer, shall submit a study to the appro- mitigate risks, of— (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 609 of the Millen- priate congressional committees that as- ‘‘(i) the countries’ commitment to regional nium Challenge Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7708) is sesses the feasibility and desirability of de- integration and cross-border cooperation and amended— veloping partnerships at the subnational capacity to carry out commitments; (1) by striking the first sentence of sub- level within candidate countries that would ‘‘(ii) political and policy risks, including section (k); be complementary to, and, as applicable, risks that could affect country eligibility; (2) by redesignating subsection (k) (as so concurrent with, any Millennium Challenge ‘‘(iii) risks associated with realizing eco- amended) as subsection (l); and Corporation national-level or regional in- nomic returns; (3) by inserting after subsection (j) the fol- vestments. ‘‘(iv) time and completion risks; and lowing: (b) CONTENT.—The study required under ‘‘(v) cost and financial risks; and ‘‘(k) CONCURRENT COMPACTS.—An eligible subsection (a) shall examine— ‘‘(B) an assessment of measures to be country that has entered into and has in ef- (1) the extent to which targeting invest- taken to mitigate any identified risks, in- fect a Compact under this section may enter ments at the subnational level might provide cluding— into and have in effect at the same time not new opportunities for reducing poverty ‘‘(i) securing other potential donors to fi- more than one additional Compact in accord- through economic growth; nance projects or parts of projects as needed; ance with the requirements of this title if— (2) the extent to which traditional ap- and ‘‘(1) one or both of the Compacts are or will proaches to defining poverty may not ade- ‘‘(ii) partnering with regional organiza- be for purposes of regional economic integra- quately capture the nature of poverty within tions to support and oversee effective cross- tion, increased regional trade, or cross-bor- a country; border cooperation. der collaborations; and (3) the types of subnational entities that ‘‘(b) CONGRESSIONAL AND PUBLIC NOTIFICA- ‘‘(2) the Board determines that the country might be appropriate partners for sub- TION AFTER ENTERING INTO A COMPACT.—Not is making considerable and demonstrable later than 10 days after entering into a Com- national Millennium Challenge Corporation progress in implementing the terms of the pact with an eligible country, the Board, act- compacts; existing Compact and supplementary agree- ing through the Chief Executive Officer, (4) how candidates for subnational partners ments thereto.’’. shall— might best be identified; and (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section ‘‘(1) publish the text of the Compact on the (5) what role each national government 613(b)(2)(A) of such Act (22 U.S.C. website of the Corporation; should play in creating or implementing a 7712(b)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ‘‘the’’ ‘‘(2) provide the appropriate congressional subnational partnership. before ‘‘Compact’’ and inserting ‘‘any’’. committees with a detailed summary of the (c) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- (c) APPLICABILITY.—The amendments made Compact and, upon request, the text of the TEES.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘appro- by this section apply with respect to Com- Compact; and priate congressional committees’’ means— pacts entered into between the United States ‘‘(3) publish in the Federal Register a de- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of and an eligible country under the Millen- tailed summary of the Compact and a notice the Senate; nium Challenge Act of 2003 before, on, or of availability of the text of the Compact on (2) the Committee on Appropriations of the after the date of the enactment of this Act. the website of the Corporation.’’. Senate; SEC. 205. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF ENTERING SEC. 206. DISCLOSURE. (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the INTO A COMPACT. (a) REQUIREMENT FOR TIMELY DISCLO- House of Representatives; and Section 610 of the Millennium Challenge SURE.—Section 612(a) of the Millennium (4) the Committee on Appropriations of the Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7709) is amended to read Challenge Act of 2003 (22 U.S.C. 7711(a)) is House of Representatives. as follows: amended— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘SEC. 610. CONGRESSIONAL AND PUBLIC NOTIFI- (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ant to the rule, the gentleman from CATION. ‘‘TIMELY’’ before ‘‘DISCLOSURE’’; and California (Mr. ROYCE) and the gen- ‘‘(a) CONGRESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS AND (2) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SIRES) NOTIFICATIONS.— (A) by striking ‘‘The Corporation’’ and in- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Board, acting serting ‘‘Not later than 90 days after the last each will control 20 minutes. through the Chief Executive Officer, shall day of each fiscal quarter, the Corporation’’; The Chair recognizes the gentleman consult with and notify the appropriate con- and from California.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17JA7.006 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H433 GENERAL LEAVE Then I walked into an artisan shop in I will seek to place our letters on H.R. 3445 Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- Addis Ababa, and it was run by a re- into the Congressional Record during floor er, I ask unanimous consent that all markable woman. Her name was Sara consideration. I appreciate your cooperation Members may have 5 legislative days Abera. I learned that she, in fact, had regarding this legislation and look forward within which to revise and extend their to continuing to work together as this meas- benefited from technical assistance ure moves through the legislative process. remarks and include extraneous mate- through the U.S.-East Africa Trade and Sincerely, rials in the RECORD. Investment Hub. She was now export- EDWARD R. ROYCE, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ing to the United States through Chairman. objection to the request of the gen- AGOA. I learned that she was, though, tleman from California? an exception to the rule. She is not the COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, There was no objection. rule. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Other than Sara, there were very few Washington, DC, December 14, 2017. b 1400 Hon. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- businesses and very few business lead- Chairman, Subcommittee on Africa, Global er, I yield myself such time as I may ers and entrepreneurs that seemed to Health, Global Human Rights, and Inter- consume. have the knowledge of how to access national Organizations, Washington, DC. Mr. Speaker, I have been honored to AGOA. To fix this, the bill before us DEAR CHAIRMAN SMITH: I am writing re- serve as chairman of the House Foreign today would make information about garding H.R. 3445, the African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Affairs Committee for the past 5 years. AGOA available to an easily accessible public website. This bill also urges U.S. Act Modernization Act, which the Com- Over this period, there has been no mittee on Foreign Affairs marked up on Sep- shortage of threats to our national se- Embassies in eligible countries to more tember 28, 2017. curity. But I must share with you, consistently promote AGOA and trade As the author of H.R. 3445, the Chairman of there have also been great opportuni- hubs, and it seeks to bring greater the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and a leg- ties—opportunities to make America transparency to commitments made at islator committed to the protection of life, I safer, to make this country more pros- annual AGOA forums to followup on have confirmed that nothing in H.R. 3445, in- perous through strategic investments these commitments. cluding the amendments made by this bill, alters existing statutory or policy prohibi- in diplomacy, and also investments in So this bill strengthens the Millen- nium Challenge Corporation, which is tions against the performance or promotion development. of abortion under section 104 of the Foreign This bill before us today is one exam- already one of our most effective tools Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151b) or any ple. The African Growth and Oppor- for incentivizing policy reform and other provision of law, which categorically tunity Act and Millennium Challenge unlocking market-based growth in de- prohibits the Millennium Challenge Corpora- Act Modernization Act seeks to facili- veloping countries. It increases the tion from utilizing U.S. foreign assistance tate trade and private sector growth in MCC’s flexibility to promote regional dollars—including funds reserved for admin- poor but relatively well-governed coun- trade, collaboration, economic integra- istrative expenses—to support the perform- ance or promotion of abortion overseas. This tries. This is particularly true in sub- tion. It does this by allowing up to two simultaneous compacts with an eligi- includes longstanding prohibitions on the Saharan Africa. use of funds ‘‘to lobby for or against abor- Mr. Speaker, I would share with my ble country. It also improves trans- tion,’’ most recently enacted in Title III of colleagues the goal here is so that they parency and accountability. It does Division J of the Consolidated Appropria- can grow their own way out of poverty. that by streamlining and strength- tions Act, 2017 (P.L. 115–31), which preclude What this legislation does is it seeks to ening congressional oversight. U.S. foreign assistance agencies, including help countries graduate from the need Trade and free-market principles, MCC, from using their activities to promote for foreign aid, while simultaneously frankly, if we think about it, have changes in the abortion laws of foreign coun- opening doors for American businesses helped lift more than 1 billion people tries. out of poverty over the last decade. I will place this letter into the Congres- to break into the most promising sional Record during Floor consideration of emerging markets. For those of you But it is not just this humanitarian H.R. 3445, and thank you for your cosponsor- who have followed this, you have goal that leads us to invest in commu- ship and support for this important legisla- watched trade double and then triple nities abroad. It is clear that invest- tion. with sub-Saharan Africa. ments targeted towards greater health, Sincerely, Through AGOA—as we call this Afri- towards growing a healthier society, EDWARD R. ROYCE, can Growth and Opportunity Act— and towards growing a more sustain- Chairman. goods produced in eligible African able society also helps advance U.S. se- COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, countries enter the United States on a curity and economic interests. It is, therefore, vital that we ensure HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, duty-free basis. But to be eligible, Washington, DC, January 3, 2018. countries must be committed to the that two of our most impactful devel- Hon. EDWARD R. ROYCE, rule of law, to eliminating barriers to opment and trade facilitation tools— Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, U.S. trade and investment, to com- that is the African Growth and Oppor- Washington, DC. bating corruption, and to supporting tunity Act, and our Millennium Chal- DEAR CHAIRMAN ROYCE: I am writing with counterterrorism activities. lenge Corporation—are efficient, effec- respect to H.R. 3445, the ‘‘AGOA and MCA So AGOA, as you can see, advances tive, and fully utilized. This bill will do Modernization Act.’’ As a result of your hav- ing consulted with us on this legislation, I U.S. interests on so many different lev- exactly that. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to sup- agree not to request a sequential referral on els. I am proud to be a member of the this bill so that it may proceed expeditiously AGOA coalition from the beginning. I port this important measure, and I re- to the House floor. was one of the original authors of the serve the balance of my time. The Committee on Ways and Means takes bill and I have witnessed its trans- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, this action with the mutual understanding formative impact. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, that by forgoing formal consideration of So despite its benefits, AGOA does Washington, DC, December 8, 2017. H.R. 3445, we do not waive any jurisdiction remain underutilized in too many Hon. KEVIN BRADY, over the subject matter contained in this or similar legislation, and the Committee will countries. Prior to its reauthorization Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, Washington, DC. be appropriately consulted and involved as in 2015, I set out to learn why, and I DEAR CHAIRMAN BRADY: Thank you for con- the bill or similar legislation moves forward traveled to many countries in southern sulting with the Foreign Affairs Committee so that we may address any remaining issues and eastern Africa, where I met with and agreeing to forgo a sequential referral that fall within our Rule X jurisdiction. The U.S. and African trade officials, busi- request on H.R. 3445, the AGOA and MCA Committee also reserves the right to seek ness leaders, and entrepreneurs. I vis- Modernization Act, so that the bill may pro- appointment of an appropriate number of ited garment factories and power sta- ceed expeditiously to the House floor. conferees to any House-Senate conference in- I agree that your forgoing further action tions. We saw trade hubs. volving this or similar legislation, and re- on this measure does not in any way dimin- quests your support for such request. I heard a lot about poor infrastruc- ish or alter the jurisdiction of your com- Finally, I would appreciate your response ture. I heard a lot about competition mittee, or prejudice its jurisdictional prerog- to this letter confirming this understanding, with China and burdensome U.S. regu- atives on this resolution or similar legisla- and would ask that a copy of our exchange of lations that are difficult to understand. tion in the future. letters on this matter be included in the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.037 H17JAPT1 H434 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 Congressional Record during floor consider- Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ital, unlocking congestion will create ation thereof. in strong support of H.R. 3445, AGOA opportunities to buy and sell products, Sincerely, and MCA Modernization Act. expand businesses, improve access to KEVIN BRADY, The African Growth and Opportunity key services, and open up greater Chairman. Act and the Millennium Challenge Cor- trade. This compact is expected to ben- Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- poration have proven track records of efit more than 11 million people. In a self such time as I may consume. spurring economic development. Ex- country where more than half of the Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this panding these programs advances our population is under the age of 24, it measure. I would like to begin by thanking the position as international leaders, will help to shape a strong, stable fu- chairman of the Foreign Affairs Com- strengthens our domestic job market ture for Cote d’Ivoire. and economy, while protecting our na- This compact is all about creating mittee, ED ROYCE; and the ranking member of the Africa, Global Health, tional security interests. opportunities and stabilities for citi- Trade and development go hand in Global Human Rights, and Inter- zens and businesses in Cote d’Ivoire, hand. U.S. investments around the national Organizations Subcommittee, west Africa, and in the U.S. By making world increases trade opportunities and coordinated investments across coun- KAREN BASS, for their hard work on opens new markets for U.S. goods and this legislation. tries, MCC could help these nations The Africa Growth and Opportunity services. Africa’s consumer spending is work together to grow regional mar- Act, AGOA, first passed by Congress in expected to reach $1 trillion. kets and facilitate trade. Passage of the year 2000, has helped to foster a We must act now in order to solidify this bill in the House is an important more robust trade relationship between this important trade relationship. If we step toward increasing regional inte- the United States and the nations of fail to act, rest assured that other na- gration across Africa, advancing sta- sub-Saharan Africa. AGOA has helped tions are ready, willing, and able to fill bility and security and opening new to create economic opportunities for our void. We have the opportunity markets for trade. thousands of people in Africa, while through AGOA and MCA to advance I believe strongly that it is in our also benefiting U.S. farmers, manufac- stability, security, and business growth economic and political interest to ex- turers, and small businesses by pro- on the continent and here at home. pand our economic relationships with This is in our best interest. That is viding new markets for their goods. the nations of Africa. I have said this The bill before us today will make why I joined my colleagues, Chairman before and I will continue to reiterate AGOA even more effective. It requires ROYCE, Ranking Member ENGEL, and this point. I also believe that the Afri- the creation of a website to make in- Representative SMITH, to introduce can Growth and Opportunity Act is the formation about AGOA benefits more H.R. 3445, the AGOA and MCA Mod- key to development of stronger, mutu- readily available to both sub-Saharan ernization Act earlier this year. ally beneficial economic relations be- partners and the American people, and Moving developing countries away tween this country and African na- it provides much-needed technical as- from foreign aid and towards trade also tions. sistance to help eligible partners fully helps U.S. manufacturers, farmers, and Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- utilize the available trade benefits. small businesses. We are building long- er, I would like to close if the gen- The legislation also provides new au- term trading partners for our goods tleman has no other speakers. I reserve thorities for the Millennium Challenge and services. By using trade, we can the balance of my time. also address the root causes of violent Corporation, an independent agency b 1415 that is charged with promoting eco- extremism and terrorism. This legisla- Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 nomic growth, reducing poverty, and tion strengthens the AGOA and the minutes to the gentlewoman from strengthening institutions in eligible MCA—key laws in the effort to pro- Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). countries. Specifically, it will give mote U.S.-Africa trade. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I MCC the ability to enter into regional For example, AGOA and MCA gives thank the gentleman from New Jersey compacts by simultaneously engaging MCC greater flexibility to promote for his leadership, and I thank Mr. several countries to fund investments trade, collaboration, and economic in- ROYCE, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. SMITH, and Ms. that could benefit all of them. tegration by allowing up to two simul- We know economies fail if they are taneous compacts with an eligible BASS for establishing a real, viable Af- isolated. Coordinated investments country. This is important because, as rican policy, a policy that I have had across the region will have an enor- most of us know, African countries are the privilege of being part of for all of mous beneficial impact on trade, devel- still grappling with the legacy of colo- the years that I have served in the opment, regional stability, and inter- nialism. United States Congress. national investment. For example, only a few hundred I remember making the first inau- There are several good opportunities miles separate Lagos, Nigeria, from gural trip to do the research and to for regional compacts. In west Africa, Accra, Ghana. In the United States, meet with heads of state in Africa on MCC currently partners with 10 coun- traveling this distance would take a the question of the African Growth and tries. In southern Africa, MCC partners few hours. For traders on the con- Opportunity Act. with three countries. tinent, the same trip can take up to a Over the years, we worked with the Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to full day. They have to contend with in- Bush administration on the Millen- support this bipartisan measure. The adequate roads, arduous border checks, nium Challenge Corporation. So I am Africa Growth and Opportunity Act is or high tariffs. delighted that we have a bill that im- a critical piece of legislation that in- MCC recently signed a compact with proves the benefits. creases ties and helps foster deeper re- Cote d’Ivoire, an economic and cultural It is even more important, in this lationships with partners throughout hub in west Africa and a longtime stra- time, to make sure that the policies of Africa. tegic and economic partner of the U.S. the United States toward Africa and Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to This compact will diversify the na- the African countries are clear and pre- support this measure, and I reserve the tion’s economy by targeting two con- cise. They are strong allies and a very balance of my time. straints to growth: access to a skilled viable trade partner. Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- workforce and the mobility of goods This, of course, Mr. Speaker, is cru- er, I reserve the balance of my time. and people in the nation’s capital, cial in the backdrop of very vulgar Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire’s commercial statements that, unfortunately, have minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- capital. come from the Commander in Chief. fornia (Ms. BASS), the lead cosponsor of The Transport Project will focus on Therefore, this is the policy that is this legislation and the ranking mem- rehabilitating key roads in the capital real, an ongoing partnership, the fact ber of the Foreign Affairs’ Sub- to enable people and goods to move that Africa represents a growing popu- committee on Africa, Global Health, freely throughout the busy city and its lation of 1 billion people. When we last Global Human Rights, and Inter- strategic port. With 20 percent of the traveled with a President of the United national Organizations. nation’s population living in the cap- States—which then was President

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17JA7.010 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H435 Barack Obama—and visited a number JACKSON LEE, Ranking Member ENGEL, The question was taken; and (two- of African countries, in particular and Representative CHRIS SMITH; Sen- thirds being in the affirmative) the Kenya, we were there to look at the ators CORKER, CARDIN, ISAKSON, and rules were suspended and the bill, as rising population of small- and me- COONS. I thank them for their help on amended, was passed. dium-sized entrepreneurs, young my measure here today and for their A motion to reconsider was laid on millennials, and others who were eager continued commitment to reducing the table. to engage in business. poverty through market-based eco- f The African Growth and Opportunity nomic growth. CYBER DIPLOMACY ACT OF 2017 Act will be a pathway for sub-Saharan Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance African countries in that area that will of my time. Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- create the pathway for trade for the Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I er, I move to suspend the rules and goods of those produced on the con- rise today in support of H.R. 3445, the African pass the bill (H.R. 3776) to support tinent. Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium United States international cyber di- Peace and the economy go together. Challenge Act Modernization Act. plomacy, and for other purposes, as If we have an economic engine partner- I am an original cosponsor of H.R. 3445, amended. ship with the United States, looking at and as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs The Clerk read the title of the bill. good quality investment, and if we Africa subcommittee, I want to applaud Chair- The text of the bill is as follows: have the work of the Millennium Chal- man ROYCE, Ranking Member ELLIOT ENGEL, H.R. 3776 lenge to challenge countries to become and the Ranking Member of my sub- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- more democratic, to open the doors of committee, KAREN BASS, for their commitment resentatives of the United States of America in opportunity, to have a better fiscal to Africa and to enhancing trade, and all the Congress assembled, system, and to be a real partner in benefits in terms of closer relationships that SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. these improvements, that is a real Af- flow from trade, between the people of the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Cyber Diplo- rican policy. United States and the people of Africa. macy Act of 2017’’. So I rise to support the underlying The original AGOA Act of 2000 has been SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: bill, H.R. 3445. I rise to support it be- called a ‘‘cornerstone’’ of our trade policy to- (1) The stated goal of the United States Inter- cause it is an advancement to the work ward the continent, and it has served us well. national Strategy for Cyberspace, launched on that has been done over the years by Over the years, however, our subcommittee May 16, 2011, is to ‘‘work internationally to pro- the United States Congress and the has had numerous hearings—not to mention mote an open, interoperable, secure, and reliable many partners that we have had. meetings with African heads of state and am- information and communications infrastructure I am a student of Africa, having gone bassadors—on AGOA, increasing exports to that supports international trade and commerce, to school in Accra and Kumasi in Africa, and on cultivating the-rule-of-law re- strengthens international security, and fosters Ghana and, of course, in Lagos and forms necessary to attract business and in- free expression and innovation . . . in which norms of responsible behavior guide States’ ac- Ibadan in Nigeria. I have traveled vestment to Africa. In past Congresses I intro- tions, sustain partnerships, and support the rule often, and I understand the ingenuity, duced the Increasing American Jobs Through of law in cyberspace.’’. the eagerness, and the commitment to Greater Exports to Africa Act. It has become (2) The Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) democratic principles and, of course, apparent that, as well as AGOA has served on Developments in the Field of Information the opportunities for their young gen- us, there is room for improvement and innova- and Telecommunications in the Context of eration. tion. International Security, established by the So I rise today to support the bill. I H.R. 3445 marks a step toward that, by em- United Nations General Assembly, concluded in thank the sponsors for this very excel- phasizing capacity building and training and its June 24, 2013, report ‘‘that State sovereignty and the international norms and principles that lent legislation. It is good work. encouraging entrepreneurship in Africa. Impor- flow from it apply to States’ conduct of [infor- Mr. Speaker, I don’t know if it is ap- tantly, it acknowledges that the world has mation and communications technology or ICT] propriate, but I ask unanimous consent changed since 2000, and that Africa has been related activities and to their jurisdiction over to cosponsor the legislation at this targeted by radical extremists such as Boko ICT infrastructure with their territory.’’. time. Haram and al-Shabaab. Recognizing that we (3) On January 13, 2015, China, Kazakhstan, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- now live in a post-2001 world, H.R. 3445 fos- Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan tlewoman’s request to be added as a co- ters compliance with our counterterrorism ini- proposed a troubling international code of con- sponsor cannot be entertained at this tiatives by African businesses and institutions. duct for information security which defines re- point on this bill. sponsible State behavior in cyberspace to in- Africa, and much of the developing world, clude ‘‘curbing the dissemination of informa- Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I yield back has also benefitted from the Millennium Chal- tion’’ and the ‘‘right to independent control of the balance of my time. lenge Corporation since passage of the Millen- information and communications technology’’ Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- nium Challenge Act of 2003. MCC is a critical when a country’s political security is threat- er, I yield myself such time as I may partner, for example, in our Global Food Secu- ened. consume. rity strategy, which fosters agriculture-led eco- (4) The July 22, 2015, GGE consensus report Mr. Speaker, I will sum up here. nomic development. found that, ‘‘norms of responsible State behav- What this bill does is unlock a greater Though MCC has played a key role, there ior can reduce risks to international peace, se- potential for AGOA, for the African curity and stability.’’. are also room for improvements. Sometimes (5) On September 25, 2015, the United States Growth and Opportunity Act, so com- during the country selection process, nar- and China announced a commitment ‘‘that nei- munities in Africa can strengthen their ratives about a country become set, and there ther country’s government will conduct or own economies and become U.S. trade is not a fresh appraisal of evidence regarding knowingly support cyber-enabled theft of intel- partners rather than aid recipients. It improvements, or backsliding, in the conditions lectual property, including trade secrets or other also enhances the impact of MCC by ac- of that country. confidential business information, with the in- celerating regional economic integra- I’d like to thank Chairman ROYCE for work- tent of providing competitive advantages to com- tion trade. ing to ensure that MCC remains a vehicle fo- panies or commercial sectors.’’. It is good for American taxpayers. It (6) At the Antalya Summit from November 15– cused on assisting countries with develop- 16, 2015, the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Commu- is certainly good for job creators in the ment, and does not become diverted from its nique affirmed the applicability of international United States. It is good for our na- original mission. law to State behavior in cyberspace, called on tional security. It is good for Africa— I urge my colleagues to join me in support States to refrain from cyber-enabled theft of in- for the people of Africa. of H.R. 3445, the African Growth and Oppor- tellectual property for commercial gain, and en- I think this legislation is the product tunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act Mod- dorsed the view that all States should abide by of more than 2 years of negotiations. It ernization Act. norms of responsible behavior. enjoys very broad support. As I say, it The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (7) The March 2016 Department of State Inter- doesn’t cost the taxpayers anything. question is on the motion offered by national Cyberspace Policy Strategy noted that, ‘‘the Department of State anticipates a contin- I really want to thank some of the the gentleman from California (Mr. ued increase and expansion of our cyber-focused Members who worked hard on this. I ROYCE) that the House suspend the diplomatic efforts for the foreseeable future.’’. thank Representative KAREN BASS for rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3445, as (8) On December 1, 2016, the Commission on her good work, Congresswoman SHEILA amended. Enhancing National Cybersecurity established

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.041 H17JAPT1 H436 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 within the Department of Commerce rec- massive denial-of-service attacks, damage to ‘‘(i) serve as the principal cyber-policy official ommended ‘‘the President should appoint an critical infrastructure, or other malicious cyber within the senior management of the Depart- Ambassador for Cybersecurity to lead U.S. en- activity that impairs the use and operation of ment of State and advisor to the Secretary of gagement with the international community on critical infrastructure that provides services to State for cyber issues; cybersecurity strategies, standards, and prac- the public. ‘‘(ii) lead the Department of State’s diplomatic tices.’’. (4) Cooperating with like-minded democratic cyberspace efforts generally, including relating (9) The 2017 Group of 7 (G7) Declaration on countries that share common values and cyber- to international cybersecurity, internet access, Responsible States Behavior in Cyberspace rec- space policies with the United States, including internet freedom, digital economy, cybercrime, ognized on April 11, 2017, ‘‘the urgent necessity respect for human rights, democracy, and rule deterrence and international responses to cyber of increased international cooperation to pro- of law, to advance such values and policies threats; mote security and stability in cyberspace . . . internationally. ‘‘(iii) promote an open, interoperable, reliable, consisting of the applicability of existing inter- (5) Securing and implementing commitments unfettered, and secure information and commu- national law to State behavior in cyberspace, on responsible country behavior in cyberspace nications technology infrastructure globally; the promotion of voluntary, non-binding norms based upon accepted norms, including the fol- ‘‘(iv) represent the Secretary of State in inter- of responsible State behavior during peacetime’’ lowing: agency efforts to develop and advance the and reaffirmed ‘‘that the same rights that peo- (A) Countries should not conduct or know- United States international cyberspace policy; ple have offline must also be protected online.’’. ingly support cyber-enabled theft of intellectual (10) In testimony before the Select Committee property, including trade secrets or other con- ‘‘(v) coordinate within the Department of on Intelligence of the Senate on May 11, 2017, fidential business information, with the intent State and with other components of the United the Director of National Intelligence identified of providing competitive advantages to compa- States Government cyberspace efforts and other six cyber threat actors, including Russia for ‘‘ef- nies or commercial sectors. relevant functions, including countering terror- forts to influence the 2016 US election’’; China, (B) Countries should cooperate in developing ists’ use of cyberspace; and for ‘‘actively targeting the US Government, its and applying measures to increase stability and ‘‘(vi) act as liaison to public and private sec- allies, and US companies for cyber espionage’’; security in the use of ICTs and to prevent ICT tor entities on relevant cyberspace issues. Iran for ‘‘leverage[ing] cyber espionage, propa- practices that are acknowledged to be harmful ‘‘(3) QUALIFICATIONS.—The head of the Office ganda, and attacks to support its security prior- or that may pose threats to international peace should be an individual of demonstrated com- ities, influence events and foreign perceptions, and security. petency in the field of— and counter threats’’; North Korea for ‘‘pre- (C) Countries should take all appropriate and ‘‘(A) cybersecurity and other relevant cyber viously conduct[ing] cyber-attacks against US reasonable efforts to keep their territories clear issues; and commercial entities—specifically, Sony Pictures of intentionally wrongful acts using ICTs in vio- ‘‘(B) international diplomacy. Entertainment in 2014’’; terrorists, who ‘‘use the lation of international commitments. ‘‘(4) ORGANIZATIONAL PLACEMENT.—The head Internet to organize, recruit, spread propa- (D) Countries should not conduct or know- of the Office shall report to the Under Secretary ganda, raise funds, collect intelligence, inspire ingly support ICT activity that, contrary to for Political Affairs or official holding a higher action by followers, and coordinate operations’’; international law, intentionally damages or oth- position in the Department of State. and criminals who ‘‘are also developing and erwise impairs the use and operation of critical ‘‘(5) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this infrastructure, and should take appropriate using sophisticated cyber tools for a variety of subsection may be construed as precluding— purposes including theft, extortion, and facilita- measures to protect their critical infrastructure ‘‘(A) the Office from being elevated to a Bu- tion of other criminal activities’’. from ICT threats. (11) On May 11, 2017, President Trump issued (E) Countries should not conduct or know- reau of the Department of State; and Presidential Executive Order 13800 on Strength- ingly support malicious international activity ‘‘(B) the head of the Office from being ele- ening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks that, contrary to international law, harms the vated to an Assistant Secretary, if such an As- and Infrastructure which designated the Sec- information systems of authorized emergency re- sistant Secretary position does not increase the retary of State to lead an interagency effort to sponse teams (sometimes known as ‘‘computer number of Assistant Secretary positions at the develop strategic options for the President to emergency response teams’’ or ‘‘cybersecurity Department above the number authorized under deter adversaries from cyber threats and an en- incident response teams’’) or related private sec- subsection (c)(1).’’. gagement strategy for international cooperation tor companies of another country. (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of in cybersecurity, noting that ‘‘the United States (F) Countries should identify economic drivers Congress that the Office of Cyber Issues estab- is especially dependent on a globally secure and and incentives to promote securely-designed ICT lished under section 1(g) of the State Depart- resilient internet and must work with allies and products and to develop policy and legal frame- ment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (as amended other partners’’ toward maintaining ‘‘the policy works to promote the development of secure by subsection (a) of this section) should be a of the executive branch to promote an open, internet architecture. Bureau of the Department of State headed by interoperable, reliable, and secure internet that (G) Countries should respond to appropriate an Assistant Secretary, subject to the rule of fosters efficiency, innovation, communication, requests for assistance to mitigate malicious ICT construction specified in paragraph (5)(B) of and economic prosperity, while respecting pri- activity aimed at the critical infrastructure of such section 1(g). vacy and guarding against deception, fraud, another country emanating from their territory. (c) UNITED NATIONS.—The Permanent Rep- and theft.’’. (H) Countries should not restrict cross-border resentative of the United States to the United SEC. 3. UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL CYBER- data flows or require local storage or processing Nations shall use the voice, vote, and influence SPACE POLICY. of data. of the United States to oppose any measure that (a) IN GENERAL.—Congress declares that it is (I) Countries should protect the exercise of is inconsistent with the United States inter- the policy of the United States to work inter- human rights and fundamental freedoms on the national cyberspace policy described in section nationally with allies and other partners to pro- Internet and commit to the principle that the 3. human rights that people have offline enjoy the mote an open, interoperable, reliable, unfet- SEC. 5. INTERNATIONAL CYBERSPACE EXECUTIVE tered, and secure internet governed by the same protections online. ARRANGEMENTS. multistakeholder model which promotes human SEC. 4. DEPARTMENT OF STATE RESPONSIBIL- (a) IN GENERAL.—The President is encouraged ITIES. rights, democracy, and rule of law, including to enter into executive arrangements with for- (a) OFFICE OF CYBER ISSUES.—Section 1 of the freedom of expression, innovation, communica- eign governments that support the United States State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 tion, and economic prosperity, while respecting international cyberspace policy described in sec- (22 U.S.C. 2651a) is amended— privacy and guarding against deception, fraud, tion 3. and theft. (1) by redesignating subsection (g) as sub- (b) TRANSMISSION TO CONGRESS.—The text of (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—In implementing the section (h); and policy described in subsection (a), the President, (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the fol- any executive arrangement (including the text in consultation with outside actors, including lowing new subsection: of any oral arrangement, which shall be reduced technology companies, nongovernmental organi- ‘‘(g) OFFICE OF CYBER ISSUES.— to writing) entered into by the United States zations, security researchers, and other relevant ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is established an Of- under subsection (a) shall be transmitted to the stakeholders, shall pursue the following objec- fice of Cyber Issues (in this subsection referred Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of tives in the conduct of bilateral and multilateral to as the ‘Office’). The head of the Office shall Representatives and the Committee on Foreign relations: have the rank and status of ambassador and be Relations of the Senate not later than five days (1) Clarifying the applicability of inter- appointed by the President, by and with the ad- after such arrangement is signed or otherwise national laws and norms, including the law of vice and consent of the Senate. agreed to, together with an explanation of such armed conflict, to the use of ICT. ‘‘(2) DUTIES.— arrangement, its purpose, how such arrange- (2) Clarifying that countries that fall victim to ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The head of the Office ment is consistent with the United States inter- malicious cyber activities have the right to take shall perform such duties and exercise such national cyberspace policy described in section proportionate countermeasures under inter- powers as the Secretary of State shall prescribe, 3, and how such arrangement will be imple- national law, provided such measures do not including implementing the policy of the United mented. violate a fundamental human right or peremp- States described in section 3 of the Cyber Diplo- (c) STATUS REPORT.—Not later than one year tory norm. macy Act of 2017. after the text of an executive arrangement is (3) Reducing and limiting the risk of esca- ‘‘(B) DUTIES DESCRIBED.—The principal duties transmitted to Congress pursuant to subsection lation and retaliation in cyberspace, such as of the head of the Office shall be to— (b) and annually thereafter for seven years, or

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A17JA7.012 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H437 until such an arrangement has been discon- (8) A clarification that countries that fall vic- ‘‘(2) In compiling data and making assess- tinued, the President shall report to the Com- tim to malicious cyber activities have the right ments for the purposes of paragraph (1), United mittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Rep- to take proportionate countermeasures under States diplomatic personnel shall consult with resentatives and the Committee on Foreign Rela- international law, including exercising the right human rights organizations, technology and tions of the Senate on the status of such ar- to collective and individual self-defense. internet companies, and other appropriate non- rangement, including an evidence-based assess- (9) A plan of action to guide the diplomacy of governmental organizations. ment of whether all parties to such arrangement the Department of State with regard to existing ‘‘(3) In this subsection— have fulfilled their commitments under such ar- mutual defense agreements, including the inclu- ‘‘(A) the term ‘electronic communication’ has rangement and if not, what steps the United sion in such agreements of information relating the meaning given such term in section 2510 of States has taken or plans to take to ensure all to the applicability of malicious cyber activities title 18, United States Code; such commitments are fulfilled, whether the in triggering mutual defense obligations. ‘‘(B) the term ‘internet’ has the meaning given stated purpose of such arrangement is being (c) FORM OF STRATEGY.— such term in section 231(e)(3) of the Communica- achieved, and whether such arrangement posi- (1) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The strategy re- tions Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 231(e)(3)); tively impacts building of cyber norms inter- quired under subsection (a) shall be available to ‘‘(C) the term ‘personally identifiable informa- nationally. Each such report shall include the public in unclassified form, including tion’ means data in a form that identifies a par- metrics to support its findings. through publication in the Federal Register. ticular person; and (d) EXISTING EXECUTIVE ARRANGEMENTS.—Not (2) CLASSIFIED ANNEX.— ‘‘(D) the term ‘wire communication’ has the later than 60 days after the date of the enact- (A) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary of State de- meaning given such term in section 2510 of title ment of this Act, the President shall satisfy the termines that such is appropriate, the strategy 18, United States Code.’’. requirements of subsection (c) for the following required under subsection (a) may include a (b) REPORT RELATING TO SECURITY ASSIST- executive arrangements already in effect: classified annex consistent with United States ANCE.—Section 502B of the Foreign Assistance (1) The arrangement announced between the national security interests. Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304) is amended— United States and Japan on April 25, 2014. (B) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this (2) The arrangement announced between the (1) by redesignating the second subsection (i) subsection may be construed as authorizing the (relating to child marriage status) as subsection United States and the United Kingdom on Janu- public disclosure of an unclassified annex under ary 16, 2015. (j); and subparagraph (A). (2) by adding at the end the following new (3) The arrangement announced between the (d) BRIEFING.—Not later than 30 days after subsection: United States and China on September 25, 2015. the production of the strategy required under ‘‘(k)(1) The report required by subsection (b) (4) The arrangement announced between the subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall brief United States and Korea on October 16, 2015. shall include an assessment of freedom of ex- the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House (5) The arrangement announced between the pression with respect to electronic information of Representatives and the Committee on For- United States and Australia on January 19, in each foreign country. Such assessment shall eign Relations of the Senate on such strategy, 2016. consist of the following: including any material contained in a classified (6) The arrangement announced between the ‘‘(A) An assessment of the extent to which annex. United States and India on June 7, 2016. government authorities in each country inap- (e) UPDATES.—The strategy required under (7) The arrangement announced between the propriately attempt to filter, censor, or other- subsection (a) shall be updated— United States and Argentina on April 27, 2017. wise block or remove nonviolent expression of (8) The arrangement announced between the (1) not later than 90 days after there has been any material change to United States policy as political or religious opinion or belief via the United States and Kenya on June 22, 2017. internet, including electronic mail, as well as a (9) The arrangement announced between the described in such strategy; and description of the means by which such authori- United States and Israel on June 26, 2017. (2) not later than one year after each inau- (10) Any other similar bilateral or multilateral guration of a new President. ties attempt to block or remove such expression. arrangement announced before the date of the (f) PREEXISTING REQUIREMENT.—Upon the ‘‘(B) An assessment of the extent to which enactment of this Act. production and publication of the report re- government authorities in each country have persecuted or otherwise punished an individual SEC. 6. INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY FOR CYBER- quired under section 3(c) of the Presidential Ex- SPACE. ecutive Order 13800 on Strengthening the Cyber- or group for the nonviolent expression of polit- (a) STRATEGY REQUIRED.—Not later than one security of Federal Networks and Critical Infra- ical, religious, or ideological opinion or belief year after the date of the enactment of this Act, structure on May 11, 2017, such report shall be via the internet, including electronic mail. the Secretary of State, in coordination with the considered as satisfying the requirement under ‘‘(C) An assessment of the extent to which heads of other relevant Federal departments subsection (a) of this section. government authorities in each country have sought to inappropriately collect, request, ob- and agencies, shall produce a strategy relating SEC. 7. ANNUAL COUNTRY REPORTS ON HUMAN to United States international policy with re- RIGHTS PRACTICES. tain, or disclose personally identifiable informa- gard to cyberspace. (a) REPORT RELATING TO ECONOMIC ASSIST- tion of a person in connection with such per- (b) ELEMENTS.—The strategy required under ANCE.—Section 116 of the Foreign Assistance Act son’s nonviolent expression of political, reli- subsection (a) shall include the following: of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n) is amended by adding gious, or ideological opinion or belief, including (1) A review of actions and activities under- at the end the following new subsection: expression that would be protected by the Inter- taken to support the United States international ‘‘(h)(1) The report required by subsection (d) national Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. cyberspace policy described in section 3. shall include an assessment of freedom of ex- ‘‘(D) An assessment of the extent to which (2) A plan of action to guide the diplomacy of pression with respect to electronic information wire communications and electronic communica- the Department of State with regard to foreign in each foreign country. Such assessment shall tions are monitored without regard to the prin- countries, including conducting bilateral and consist of the following: ciples of privacy, human rights, democracy, and multilateral activities to develop the norms of re- ‘‘(A) An assessment of the extent to which rule of law. sponsible international behavior in cyberspace, government authorities in each country inap- ‘‘(2) In compiling data and making assess- and status review of existing efforts in multilat- propriately attempt to filter, censor, or other- ments for the purposes of paragraph (1), United eral fora to obtain agreements on international wise block or remove nonviolent expression of States diplomatic personnel shall consult with norms in cyberspace. political or religious opinion or belief via the human rights organizations, technology and (3) A review of alternative concepts with re- internet companies, and other appropriate non- gard to international norms in cyberspace of- internet, including electronic mail, as well as a description of the means by which such authori- governmental organizations. fered by foreign countries. ‘‘(3) In this subsection— (4) A detailed description of new and evolving ties attempt to block or remove such expression. ‘‘(A) the term ‘electronic communication’ has threats to United States national security in ‘‘(B) An assessment of the extent to which the meaning given such term in section 2510 of cyberspace from foreign countries, State-spon- government authorities in each country have title 18, United States Code; sored actors, and private actors to Federal and persecuted or otherwise punished an individual ‘‘(B) the term ‘internet’ has the meaning given private sector infrastructure of the United or group for the nonviolent expression of polit- such term in section 231(e)(3) of the Communica- States, intellectual property in the United ical, religious, or ideological opinion or belief tions Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 231(e)(3)); States, and the privacy of citizens of the United via the internet, including electronic mail. ‘‘(C) the term ‘personally identifiable informa- States. ‘‘(C) An assessment of the extent to which (5) A review of policy tools available to the government authorities in each country have tion’ means data in a form that identifies a par- President to deter and de-escalate tensions with sought to inappropriately collect, request, ob- ticular person; and foreign countries, State-sponsored actors, and tain, or disclose personally identifiable informa- ‘‘(D) the term ‘wire communication’ has the private actors regarding threats in cyberspace, tion of a person in connection with such per- meaning given such term in section 2510 of title and to what degree such tools have been used son’s nonviolent expression of political, reli- 18, United States Code.’’. and whether or not such tools have been effec- gious, or ideological opinion or belief, including The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tive. expression that would be protected by the Inter- ant to the rule, the gentleman from national Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. (6) A review of resources required to conduct California (Mr. ROYCE) and the gen- activities to build responsible norms of inter- ‘‘(D) An assessment of the extent to which tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SIRES) national cyber behavior. wire communications and electronic communica- (7) A clarification of the applicability of inter- tions are monitored without regard to the prin- each will control 20 minutes. national laws and norms, including the law of ciples of privacy, human rights, democracy, and The Chair recognizes the gentleman armed conflict, to the use of ICT. rule of law. from California.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17JA7.012 H17JAPT1 H438 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 GENERAL LEAVE governments around the world. The Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- United States should make it clear er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman er, I ask unanimous consent that all that we place a high priority on the from Texas (Mr. MCCAUL), who is the Members may have 5 legislative days whole range of cyber issues, including chairman of the Homeland Security to revise and extend their remarks and cybersecurity, internet access, online Committee. to include extraneous material on this rights, deterrence, and cybercrime. Mr. MCCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise measure. In testimony before the Foreign Af- today in support of the Cyber Diplo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there fairs Committee—and here is the good macy Act, and I want to thank Chair- objection to the request of the gen- news—I was relieved to hear our Dep- man ROYCE and ELIOT ENGEL for their tleman from California? uty Secretary Sullivan say that this strong work on this very important There was no objection. was just an interim step and that he issue. Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- expects cyber issues will ultimately be As chairman of the Homeland Secu- er, I yield myself such time as I may elevated to a Senate-confirmed role. rity Committee, I have passed numer- consume. This is exactly what this bill requires. ous bills to strengthen our cyber oper- Mr. Speaker, let me begin by saying So now, more than ever, we need a ations to defend the American people the United States is increasingly under high-ranking cyber diplomat at the and the homeland. Now, I am pleased attack by foreign actors online. No- State Department to prioritize these to see that we are doing the same at body knows this better than our mem- efforts to ensure that we keep the the State Department. bers on the Foreign Affairs Committee, internet open, keep it reliable, and As we have seen, rapid technological but especially MIKE MCCAUL, who as- keep it secure. The bipartisan Cyber advancements have increased our de- sisted me on this bill. As you know, Diplomacy Act is going to help counter pendence on computer networks. With MIKE MCCAUL also chairs the Homeland foreign threats on the internet, it is this growing dependence comes expo- Security Committee. going to promote human rights abroad, sure to the myriad vulnerabilities and So this legislation is focused on cor- and it is going to also, by the way, cre- threats from cybercriminals and hack- recting a serious threat. ate new jobs and economic growth here ers but also nation states who continue Malicious cyber activities by state at home. to launch malicious attacks against us. and non-state actors threaten our U.S. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Currently, as the chairman stated, foreign policy, our security, and our support the bill, and I reserve the bal- there are no real international norms economic interests right now around ance of my time. or standards to follow when it comes to the globe. Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- cybersecurity. As the threat landscape Last year, the intelligence commu- self such time as I may consume. continues to evolve, I believe that Con- nity’s Worldwide Threat Assessment I rise today in support of this meas- gress must put forth responsible poli- summed this up well. As they looked at ure. cies to keep pace—protecting our sys- the problem, they said: ‘‘Our adver- Mr. Speaker, let me first thank our tems, our critical infrastructure, and saries are becoming more adept at chairman of the Foreign Affairs Com- American citizens’ information and using cyberspace to threaten our inter- mittee, ED ROYCE, and Ranking Mem- privacy. ests and advance their own, and despite ber ELIOT ENGEL, for their leadership This legislation helps ensure the improving our cyber defenses, nearly on this issue. open, reliable, and secure use of the all information, communication net- Mr. Speaker, malicious cyber activ- internet by establishing the Office of works, and systems will be at risk for ity has become a grave threat to the Cyber Issues within the Department of years.’’ United States and our allies. State, headed by an ambassador re- But it is not just the security of our In 2014, North Korea hacked Sony sponsible for advancing U.S. national networks that the United States needs Pictures. In 2015, the Chinese stole the security and foreign policy interests on to protect. It is the very fabric of the personal data of millions of people cybersecurity and issues of internet internet itself that is increasingly from the Office of Personnel Manage- freedom around the globe. under assault by governments that ment. This legislation also requires the want to erect digital borders, that In 2016, Russia illegally interfered in Secretary of State to produce a strat- want to impose more control, and that our Presidential election, stealing elec- egy on cyberspace to guide U.S. policy. want censorship online. tion data and doing real damage to Lastly, it requires the State Depart- The State Department has a critical American democracy. ment to add a section to its annual re- role to play in promoting an open and Now, in 2018, our midterm elections port on human rights detailing govern- secure cyberspace by developing inter- are at risk. Putin and his cronies were ments’—such as Iran, Russia, and national norms of responsible state be- not finished after the last election. China—silence of their opposition havior and deterring malicious actors They have hacked our allies, and they through internet censorship. from carrying out destructive cyber op- will hack our elections again and again Mr. Speaker, I stand proud to be with erations. unless we do something about it. my colleagues in the House in a bipar- Last year, the President signed an We cannot allow foreign governments tisan fashion to propose solutions to executive order charging the Secretary to meddle in democracy and steal data these very grave challenges that face of State with creating an interagency from our networks. To stand up against the United States and the world. strategy to protect the American peo- these threats, this bill establishes a ple from cyber threats along with a high-level ambassador to lead the b 1430 plan to improve international coopera- State Department’s cyber diplomacy Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 tion in cybersecurity. efforts. It also requires the Secretary minutes to the gentleman from Rhode Despite the prominent role assigned of State to create an international Island (Mr. LANGEVIN), co-chair of the to the Department by the President’s cyber policy that will improve inter- Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus. executive order and support from this national cyber norms on security and Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I body for such work, the office tasked democratic principles, including a com- thank the gentleman for yielding. with leading this effort for the State mitment to keep the internet free, Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong Department was merged into the Bu- open, and interoperable. support of the Cyber Diplomacy Act reau of Economic and Business Affairs. America cannot cede cyberspace to and efforts to increase international The concern is that this limits the De- China or Russia. Now, more than ever, cooperation and promote global sta- partment’s ability to confront the full we need to use all the tools we have to bility in cyberspace. range of issues in cyberspace—such as help shape international norms, ramp As the cofounder and co-chair of the security, internet access, online human up coordination with our partners, and Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, I rights, and cybercrime—beyond the stiffen our defenses. firmly believe that cybersecurity is the clear economic challenges. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to national and economic security chal- So I believe this sends the wrong sig- support this bipartisan measure, and I lenge of the 21st century, and we must nal to Moscow, to Beijing, and to other reserve the balance of my time. integrate cyberspace into our foreign

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.043 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H439 policy if we are to successfully miti- In closing, keeping the internet open, The text of the bill is as follows: gate the many threats that we face in interoperable, and secure is of critical H.R. 1660 this new domain. importance to America’s national secu- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Then-Secretary of State Hillary Clin- rity, economy, and domestic values. We resentatives of the United States of America in ton recognized this when she created must use all the diplomatic tools to de- Congress assembled, the Office of the Cyber Coordinator velop strong international norms, bol- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. within the State Department in 2011, ster our cyber defenses, and promote This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Global Health Innovation Act of 2017’’. and her successor, Secretary John internet freedom. H.R. 3776 is a nec- Kerry, continued American leadership SEC. 2. ANNUAL REPORT. essary step to ensure the United States (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days in cyber diplomacy. stays engaged on these critical issues. after the date of the enactment of this Act, I had the privilege of working with Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to and annually thereafter for a period of 4 the inaugural cyber coordinator, Chris support this bill, and I yield back the years, the Administrator of the United Painter, and we are deeply indebted for balance of my time. States Agency for International Develop- his 6 years of service in that role. I Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- ment shall submit to Congress a report on cannot remember a meeting I had with er, I yield myself such time as I may the development and use of global health in- a cybersecurity expert from a foreign consume. novations in the programs, projects, and ac- government where his name did not tivities of the Agency. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like (b) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The report come up as someone who is actively to thank Mr. SIRES. I appreciate his ef- required by subsection (a) shall include the promoting American interest in a free, forts in supporting this legislation. I following: open, and secure internet. thank Mr. ENGEL and Mr. MCCAUL, as (1) A description of— I am deeply grateful for the leader- well. (A) the extent to which global health inno- ship of Chairman ROYCE and Ranking As the birthplace of the internet, it vations described in subsection (a) include Member ENGEL in recognizing the im- is the United States that has been drugs, diagnostics, devices, vaccines, elec- portance of this role and bringing this tronic and mobile health technologies, and most impacted. We have a foreign pol- related behavior change and service delivery bill forward to codify and expand it. icy and economic interests and have This effort is particularly timely as, innovations; been working internationally to ensure since Mr. Painter left, there has been (B) how innovation has advanced the Agen- that the internet remains open. Part of cy’s commitments to achieving an HIV/ some confusion about whether the posi- our idea is that this would be capable AIDS-free generation, ending preventable tion would even be filled or if the office of carrying the free flow of ideas. We child and maternal deaths, and protecting would be reorganized under the Bureau thought it should remain reliable and communities from infectious diseases, as of Economic and Business Affairs. It is secure. well as furthered by the Global Health Stra- my goal to see that that does not hap- tegic Framework; But increasingly authoritarian re- pen and that this bill prevails. That po- (C) how goals are set for health product de- gimes are very aggressively promoting sition deeply needs to be in the State velopment in relation to the Agency’s a different vision from the one that Department, where we can show Amer- health-related goals and how progress and Americans brought to the table, their ican leadership on a diplomatic front impact are measured towards those goals; (D) how the Agency’s investments in inno- in cyber. vision of cyber sovereignty, which they sometimes call it. What cyber sov- vation relate to its stated goals; and As a Member who serves on two na- (E) progress made towards health product tional security committees, I must em- ereignty means for these governments is state control over cyberspace. That development goals. phasize that cybersecurity is not just (2) How the Agency, both independently an economic issue, and this bill appro- does run counter to the values of a free and with partners, donors, and public-private priately recognizes the broad scope of people and the values of individual and partnerships, is— cyber diplomacy. economic liberty. (A) leveraging United States investments Mr. Speaker, every armed conflict Working with our allies and partners, to achieve greater impact in health innova- going forward in the world today has— I think the United States has got to be tion; and all future conflicts will have—a prepared to advance our own vision of (B) engaging in activities to develop, ad- cyber component. We have seen our cyberspace when it is under this kind vance, and introduce affordable, available, and appropriate global health products; and cyber adversaries like Russia use cyber of attack and censorship. The Cyber Diplomacy Act will give us the tools to (C) scaling up appropriate health innova- tools as instruments of statecraft, in- tions in the development pipeline. cluding efforts to undermine faith in do just that. (3) A description of collaboration and co- the bedrock of our democracy, our Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues ordination with other Federal departments elections. for their help with this legislation, and and agencies, including the Centers for Dis- We must engage bilaterally and mul- I yield back the balance of my time. ease Control and Prevention, in support of tilaterally with our international part- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The global health product development, includ- ners and even our adversaries in order question is on the motion offered by ing a description of how the Agency is work- to protect our interests and allow us to the gentleman from California (Mr. ing to ensure critical gaps in product devel- opment for global health are being filled. ROYCE) that the House suspend the continue to reap the benefits of a con- (4) A description of how the Agency is co- nected society. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3776, as ordinating and aligning global health inno- The lack of policies, norms, and amended. vation activities between the Global Devel- precedents in this new sphere of state The question was taken; and (two- opment Lab, the Center for Accelerating In- interaction continues to increase the thirds being in the affirmative) the novation and Impact, and the Bureau for potential for a cyber incident to lead to rules were suspended and the bill, as Global Health. escalating conflict. It is up to the hard- amended, was passed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- working and, sadly, underappreciated A motion to reconsider was laid on ant to the rule, the gentleman from members of our foreign service to the table. California (Mr. ROYCE) and the gen- change this paradigm and encourage f tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SIRES) generally stabilizing rules of the road each will control 20 minutes. GLOBAL HEALTH INNOVATION ACT in cyberspace, and this bill will ensure The Chair recognizes the gentleman OF 2017 they have the leadership structure to from California. do just that. Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Speaker, let me again thank the er, I move to suspend the rules and Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- chairman and ranking member for pass the bill (H.R. 1660) to direct the er, I ask unanimous consent that all their extraordinary work on this im- Administrator of the United States Members may have 5 legislative days portant bill. Agency for International Development to revise and extend their remarks and Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- to submit to Congress a report on the include any extraneous material on the er, I continue to reserve the balance of development and use of global health bill. my time. innovations in the programs, projects, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- and activities of the Agency. objection to the request of the gen- self such time as I may consume. The Clerk read the title of the bill. tleman from California?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.045 H17JAPT1 H440 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 There was no objection. the time and effort to make sure the global health security agenda. Frank- Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- Foreign Affairs Committee is fre- ly, that will save a lot of lives. er, I yield myself such time as I may quently thought of as the most bipar- b 1445 consume. tisan committee in Congress, and I Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. thank him for his public service. What it does is ensure that the time 1660, the Global Health Innovation Act. I also thank the Members who have and the resources that are being di- rected toward developing these tech- I thank Mr. SIRES of New Jersey, the cosponsored this bill, especially Con- nologies are put to good use, and are ranking member of the Subcommittee gressman MARIO DIAZ-BALART, who has on the Western Hemisphere, for bring- graciously acted as the Republican put to good use quickly. Mr. Speaker, I support this bill and I ing this forward in a timely manner. lead. Additionally, I thank the staffers urge its adoption. Over the past two decades, we have who worked hard to bring H.R. 1660 to Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance made unprecedented progress in ad- the floor for consideration. of my time. dressing some of the most difficult Infectious diseases and other health The SPEAKER pro tempore. The global health challenges of our time. conditions still claim the lives of near- question is on the motion offered by When you think about it, global rates ly 9 million people each year. Emerg- the gentleman from California (Mr. of child mortality have dropped by 53 ing health threats, such as drug resist- ROYCE) that the House suspend the percent. The prevalence of tuberculosis ance, pose a serious threat to human rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1660. has been cut, in fact, by half. Malaria health across the globe. New vaccines, The question was taken. deaths are now down 47 percent. drugs, tests, and other health tools are The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Five countries in sub-Saharan Africa desperately needed, but progress can- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being once ravaged by HIV/AIDS are on the not be made without a sustained in- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. verge of controlling their epidemics. vestment in research and development. Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- The eradication of polio is within U.S. investments in global health re- er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. reach. The only place it still exists is search are central components of U.S. The yeas and nays were ordered. on the Pakistani-Afghan border, which foreign policy to increase national se- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the Taliban controls. As you know, the curity, strengthen U.S. relations ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Taliban resists vaccinations. They, in around the world, and reduce infectious ceedings on this motion will be post- fact, assassinate health workers who diseases. The U.S. has a legacy of lead- poned. vaccinate. That is the only reason we ership in global health research f have not been able to eradicate this through agencies like USAID. WORLD BANK ACCOUNTABILITY last spot where polio continues to cre- This is why I was proud to introduce ACT OF 2017 ate damage to young lives. H.R. 1660, the Global Health Innovation GENERAL LEAVE Yet, despite these successes, we still Act. This will provide the oversight Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, I do have a long way to go. Part of that needed to gain a clearer picture of ask unanimous consent that all Mem- is reflected in the 2014 Ebola outbreak USAID’s global health research and de- bers may have 5 legislative days in in West Africa that resulted in 11,000 velopment. which to revise and extend their re- deaths in 10 countries. It serves as a Over the years, research and develop- marks and to submit extraneous mate- very stark reminder of the global ment projects have greatly expanded at rial on the bill under consideration. threat of infectious diseases. USAID, searching for advancements to- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Though global child and maternal wards an HIV/AIDS-free generation, ADERHOLT). Is there objection to the death rates have been cut in half, there preventable maternal and childhood request of the gentleman from Texas? is still an estimated 830 mothers deaths, and preventable infectious dis- There was no objection. around the world who continue to die eases. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- from preventable causes every day. This legislation is an effort to keep ant to House Resolution 693 and rule That is why we talk about maternal up with USAID’s efforts and ensure XVIII, the Chair declares the House in health. their research and development activi- the Committee of the Whole House on USAID is working to address these ties reflect our goals and priorities. the state of the Union for the consider- global health challenges by harnessing This report asks them to provide clar- ation of the bill, H.R. 3326. the power of science, technology, and ity on their goals and metrics to better The Chair appoints the gentleman innovation to develop low-cost, high- understand their work. from Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) to pre- impact health technologies. They are H.R. 1660 directs the USAID Adminis- side over the Committee of the Whole. devoting considerable time and re- trator to report annually to Congress b 1449 sources to developing these innova- on the development and use of global tions. health innovations in USAID pro- IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE This bill makes sure that we ensure grams, projects, and activities. The re- Accordingly, the House resolved that they are being effectively de- port must also include how the Agency itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for the ployed. It supports USAID’s efforts, measures progress towards their consideration of the bill (H.R. 3326) to while also enhancing congressional health-related goals. increase accountability, combat cor- oversight. It directs the Administrator I urge my colleagues to vote in sup- ruption, and strengthen management of USAID to report on the development port of H.R. 1660 to allow Congress to effectiveness at the World Bank, with and use of global health innovations in exercise its oversight powers and en- Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee in the chair. its programs, particularly those re- sure USAID’s research and develop- The Clerk read the title of the bill. lated to HIV/AIDS, maternal and child ment efforts reflect their priorities. The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the health, and combating infectious dis- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance bill is considered read the first time. eases to ensure that our investments in of my time. The gentleman from Texas (Mr. HEN- global health are deployed and are de- Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- SARLING) and the gentlewoman from livering results. er, I yield myself such time as I may California (Ms. MAXINE WATERS) each Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to sup- consume. will control 30 minutes. port the bill, and I reserve the balance Mr. Speaker, again, I thank Mr. The Chair recognizes the gentleman of my time. SIRES of New Jersey, ranking member from Texas. Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- of the Subcommittee on the Western Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I self such time as I may consume. Hemisphere. I thank him for bringing yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this forward this timely measure. sume. measure. I want to start by thanking The Global Health Innovation Act Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support Chairman ROYCE and Ranking Member seeks to accelerate USAID’s work to of H.R. 3326, the World Bank Account- ENGEL for their work on global health identify, develop, and expand access to ability Act. Frankly, I don’t quite un- and their efforts to bring this bill to low-cost, high-impact health tech- derstand why every Member is not ris- the floor. Chairman ROYCE has put in nologies that will enhance the U.S. ing in support of H.R. 3326.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.047 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H441 This is important legislation, which 25 percent of IDA funds in a foreign op- committee. I urge the House to adopt is sponsored by my friend from Ken- eration’s appropriations bill. Last it unanimously. tucky (Mr. BARR), the chairman of the July, the ranking member, the gentle- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Monetary Policy and Trade Sub- woman from California (Ms. MAXINE of my time. committee. It was cosponsored by a WATERS), consistent with her earlier Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. senior Democrat on our committee, the vote, voted in support of H.R. 3326 as Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time gentleman from California (Mr. SHER- well. So, again, some of us are confused as I may consume. MAN). Mr. Chairman, it passed our com- as to why it is being opposed now if she Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to mittee by a unanimous vote 60–0. has voted for the policy of withholding H.R. 3326, the World Bank Account- Again, Mr. Chairman, this measure twice, including voting for the very bill ability Act of 2017. passed our committee by a unanimous we are debating today. Last year, Democrats on the Finan- vote of 60–0. It is also important to note, Mr. cial Services Committee joined our Re- H.R. 3326 makes a share of future Chairman, that the reforms included in publican colleagues in favorably re- World Bank appropriations contingent this bill are those that the World Bank porting H.R. 3326 out of committee to support the bill’s authorization of a upon vitally needed reforms, with focus itself deems are important. As far back U.S. contribution of $3.29 billion to on the World Bank’s International De- as 1992, a bank management review multilateral development efforts and velopment Association, known as IDA, highlighted its perverse staff incen- to enforce the importance of U.S. lead- which is the World Bank’s concessional tives that made pushing money out the ership at the international financial in- lending window, dedicated to 75 of the door more important than making a stitutions, but the favorable report in world’s poorest countries. dent in global poverty. And as recently committee came with clear conditions Mr. Chairman, the reforms in this as 2014, a bank evaluation report con- bill have emerged from five different for the future of the bill. firmed that these very same perverse Democrats made it clear during con- oversight hearings held in our com- incentives are still in place. sideration of this bill in committee mittee over the past 2 years and they Then there is the notorious case of that our ongoing support for the meas- all enjoy bipartisan support. mismanagement in the Uganda Trans- ure would depend upon changes to pro- The bill also supports the adminis- port Sector Development Project: a visions in the bill moving forward that tration’s goal of ensuring that the scandalous bank initiative, where basic put critical U.S. funding at risk. But World Bank’s work is consistent with lack of project oversight led to sexual here we are today and Republicans U.S. priorities that are, obviously, fi- exploitation of underage girls, repeated have not made any effort at all to ad- nanced by the U.S. taxpayer. In the harassment of female staff, and defi- dress our very specific concerns. President’s FY 2018 budget, the admin- cient safety measures that very well Namely, the bill would cut up to 30 istration called for a holding to ac- may have resulted in five fatalities— percent of the U.S. contribution to the count international organizations lest we forget. International Development Associa- whose missions don’t advance U.S. for- In 2015, the World Bank’s president tion—IDA—in any year in which the eign policy’s interest or which haven’t had this to say: Treasury Secretary does not certify to been well managed. H.R. 3326 would The multiple failures we have seen in this Congress that the World Bank has enact the administration’s request for project on the part of the World Bank, the adopted or is taking steps to imple- a 15 percent reduction on authorized government of Uganda, and a government ment two sets of reforms mandated in contractor are unacceptable. It is our obliga- funds for IDA. the bill. In addition, Mr. BARR’s legislation tion to properly supervise all investment projects to ensure that the poor and vulner- IDA is the arm of the World Bank contains crucial national security pro- that provides grants and other assist- visions, including a prohibition on able are protected in our work. In this case, we did not. ance to the world’s 77 poorest coun- World Bank assistance to countries I am committed to making sure that we do tries, which are home to more than 450 that knowingly violate U.N. Security everything in our power, working with other million people living in extreme pov- Council sanctions on North Korea. stakeholders first, to fully review the cir- erty. Cuts to U.S. funds to IDA would Also, safeguarding our national secu- cumstance of this project, and then to quick- punish millions of children and other rity is a provision that helps ensure ly learn from our, and other’s, failures so vulnerable people in Africa, Latin they do not happen again. World Bank assistance won’t be used America, and Asia, who are living in for state sponsors of terrorism. Mr. Chairman, if the World Bank extreme poverty, who are suffering Mr. Chairman, this is a commonsense thinks these reforms are necessary, from famine, or who are emerging from requirement that benefited from the shouldn’t we all think these reforms conflict. input of our democratic colleague on are necessary? Democrats do not believe that cut- the committee: again, Mr. SHERMAN And how about the testimony of ting U.S. funds for, and diminishing from California. Sasha Chavkin, a reporter for the U.S. influence at, the international fi- So, again, Mr. Chairman, it does kind International Consortium of Investiga- nancial institutions is an effective ap- of beg the questions: Why are we here tive Journalists, who testified before proach to reform. today? Why are we debating a bill that our committee? received support from every single Re- Sasha said: b 1500 publican and Democrat on the com- We found that, over a decade, spanning To remedy this problem with the bill, mittee? from 2004 to 2013, projects financed by the Representative MOORE, who is the As some who may be viewing our pro- World Bank physically or economically dis- ranking member on our committee’s ceedings know, there is such a thing placed an estimated 3.4 million people Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and known as a suspension calendar for rel- around the world. Trade, had sought to offer an amend- atively noncontroversial items. This Mr. Chairman, these are some of the ment on the floor to strike the provi- bill should have been dispensed with on world’s most vulnerable displaced by sions in the bill that would give the ad- what is known as a suspension calendar the World Bank that screams out for ministration cover to cut U.S. funding since it passed our committee 60–0. more reforms. from multilateral efforts aimed at alle- But now, apparently, the ranking Mr. Chairman, I thank Mr. BARR for viating global poverty. The amendment member has had a change of heart on saying with his legislation that enough would have maintained both sets of re- opposing a bill that she voted for on is enough. He has produced a serious, forms currently in the bill and directed committee. So some may be confused, long overdue reform bill, one that was the Secretary of the Treasury to ac- and indeed we are confused. It is inter- supported in our committee unani- tively promote these policy goals esting that we now see opposition to mously 60–0. We typically could not get through advocacy and direct engage- linking these IDA payments to re- a 60–0 vote on a Mother’s Day resolu- ment with World Bank management as forms, but that is exactly what Demo- tion, yet we have it for this bill. Again, well as the World Bank’s other major crats on the Financial Services Com- it just begs credibility and credulity as shareholders. mittee did in 2005. It is exactly what to why are we here today debating a Unfortunately, the Rules Committee they did when they voted to withhold bill that was passed unanimously in refused to make this amendment in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.049 H17JAPT1 H442 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 order, thus depriving the House of the As Chairman HENSARLING has already versity’s William Easterly, and the opportunity to decide for itself which noted, H.R. 3326 passed the House Fi- University of Chicago’s James Robin- approach it prefers to take: reforming nancial Services Committee by a unan- son have found, foreign aid makes lit- the World Bank by fiat with a threat to imous vote of 60–0. No amendments tle positive difference if we are indif- cut funding or reforming the World were offered by any of our Democratic ferent to the poor’s right to exert con- Bank through the exercise of U.S. in- colleagues during that markup. So it is trol over their livelihoods, own land fluence and power at the World Bank disappointing to me that the ranking and other assets, and be free from arbi- based on the merits of the reforms member is standing in opposition trary government interference. themselves. today, despite voting for this bill in Now, Mr. Chairman, if the World Mr. Chairman, the process by which committee and then waiting half a Bank supports a corrupt government, this bill has come to the floor stands in year before proposing any changes. that doesn’t mean that it is going to stark contrast to our committee’s long Nonetheless, I want to address the help the condition of the impoverished history of working together on issues gentlewoman’s criticism of the with- in that country that is denied eco- relating to global economic govern- holding mechanism in this legislation, nomic freedom. ance. because she seems to share a philos- Why doesn’t the ranking member For many years, the Financial Serv- ophy endemic at the World Bank, support these commonsense principles? ices Committee has worked in a bipar- which basically says this: money If the bank doesn’t lend with the rights tisan fashion to achieve a number of equals impact. But this runs counter to of the poor in mind, then the ranking important reforms at the World Bank, the evidence we have heard again and member’s concerns about withholding including increased transparency, the again during multiple oversight hear- money aren’t serious. If money is being creation of the inspection panel, more ings. squandered and it isn’t helping the disclosure of information, and closer It also runs counter to how the World poor to begin with, why would you not consultation with local communities Bank itself operates with its bor- want to withhold it? most affected by World Bank projects. rowers. The World Bank lends to poor Again, our Democratic friends love We were able to successfully advance countries by attaching conditions. Peo- conditionality at the World Bank; they these policy goals through serious and ple can disagree if that conditionality just had a change of heart when a Re- direct negotiations and sustained en- is too much or too little, but the World publican-sponsored bill is holding the gagement with both the Department of Bank affects behavior by telling gov- World Bank to high standards. So let the Treasury and the World Bank ernments that there are no blank no one watching this debate be fooled itself, not by threatening to walk away checks. The ranking member knows by crocodile tears. from our commitments, but the Trump this, and it goes without saying that Let me close by touching on the na- tional security elements of this bill, administration has consistently dem- there are many elements to World which the ranking member also plans onstrated troubling attitudes toward Bank conditionality that the ranking to vote against. the role of the U.S. in the world. member and her Democratic colleagues H.R. 3326 incentivizes the World Bank In November of last year, in testi- passionately support, but if the gentle- to strengthen its work to fight violent mony before the Financial Services woman from California would never extremism and keep state sponsors of Committee, David Malpass, Treasury’s tolerate the World Bank writing blank terrorism away from World Bank re- Under Secretary for International Af- checks to governments, it is odd that sources. This latter provision was a di- fairs, expressed the administration’s she wants Congress to write a blank rect result of bipartisan discussions view that globalism and check to the World Bank. that we had in our subcommittee, so it multilateralism have gone substan- Here is how a former, longtime senior is shocking to see anyone on the other tially too far. staff member of the World Bank put it side of the aisle oppose the legislation. In December, the Trump administra- in testimony before our subcommittee Finally, this bill would also ensure tion refused to pledge any funds for the last Congress: ‘‘ . . . the reality is that that the U.S. oppose World Bank finan- next replenishment of the Inter- bank staff are assessed by the volume cial assistance to countries that know- national Fund for Agricultural Devel- of their lending, dollars of money lent. ingly fail to enforce U.N. Security opment, a small multilateral develop- And that is just a poor indicator of im- Council sanctions against North Korea. ment bank that helps the poor in re- pact on poverty. You have impact on Our committee passed nearly identical mote, rural areas where few donors op- poverty sometimes when you don’t language as part of the Otto Warmbier erate. Of course, just last week, this lend at all.’’ North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act, President made ignorant, racist, and This perverse lending culture at the which I am proud to have sponsored, deplorable comments about Africa, World Bank has been documented for and the provision benefitted directly where, as it happens, IDA focuses a at least a quarter century and docu- from input from my subcommittee great deal of its resources and energy. mented by the World Bank itself. ranking member, Ms. MOORE. The com- Mr. Chairman, the more committed Mr. Chairman, I want to draw your mittee vote, yet again, was unanimous we are to our goals and to our ideals, attention to a 1992 bank management on that bill, and the House went on to the more morally obligated we are to review entitled, ‘‘Effective Implemen- pass it by a vote of 415–2. do everything we can to advance those tation: Key to Development Impact’’, It boggles the mind that any Member goals. commonly known as the Wapenhans of this body would vote against that The legislation before us today, in its Report, which details a pressure to language as part of H.R. 3326. current form, fails to meet that test, so lend that distorts staff incentives at In closing, if the ranking member is I will be opposing this legislation, and the expense of management and project upset that we take the interests of the I urge my colleagues to do the same. implementation. Again, this is from poor more seriously than the interests We can, and we should, do better. 1992. of the World Bank, then so be it, but I Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Well, fast forward to 2014, and a re- believe the World Bank’s interests and of my time. port by the bank’s own evaluation of- the poor’s interests should be aligned, Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I fice entitled, ‘‘Learning and Results in not just in theory, but in practice, and yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from World Bank Operations: How the Bank if they are not, it is the World Bank Kentucky (Mr. BARR), the sponsor of Learns,’’ concludes that the pressure to that should look at itself in the mirror. the legislation that passed unani- lend is alive and well. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues mously 60–0 in our committee and the In addition to focusing on better in- to support H.R. 3326. chairman of the Financial Services centives and management at the World Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Bank, H.R. 3326 requires the World Mr. Chairman, the gentleman from Trade. Bank to more effectively support se- Texas really has presented rather hol- Mr. BARR. Mr. Chairman, I thank cure property rights, due process, and low arguments that have no place in the chairman for yielding, and I thank economic freedom. As distinguished this debate. This is about our humani- him for his support and leadership in academics such as Nobel economics tarianism and about our strategic posi- bringing my legislation to the floor. laureate Angus Deaton, New York Uni- tion in the world.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.051 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H443 Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Placing restric- went out by myself and Ranking Mem- the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. tions on our involvement or under- ber MOORE. VELA´ ZQUEZ). mining international efforts that pro- COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, ´ Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Chairman, I mote growth and reduce poverty is not HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, thank the ranking member for yield- something that we should support. Washington, DC, July 14, 2016. ing. Mr. Chairman, I encourage every DR. JIM YONG KIM, Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to Member in the House to vote ‘‘no’’ on President, World Bank Group, H.R. 3326, the World Bank Account- this bill. Washington, DC. DEAR DR. KIM: We are writing to express ability Act of 2017. Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I Let me be clear, from the outset, our alarm over the World Bank’s cancelled yield myself 10 seconds just to say Uganda Transport Sector Development that I support the World Bank and its when my colleague on the other side of Project. As you know, the Bank is facing se- mission. The World Bank is a vital the aisle talks about meaningful par- rious allegations related to misconduct by a source of financial and technical as- ticipation, not one single amendment Chinese contractor, including sexual exploi- sistance to developing countries. It was offered by my Democratic friends. tation of minors, repeated harassment of fe- works to reduce poverty and support It was a perfect bill. It passed 60–0. male staff, and deficient safety measures development around the globe. that may have resulted in five fatalities. The I would also point out the only lever- Bank has admitted that its supervision of Let me also be clear that I support age we have as the United States is our this bill’s authorization of $3.29 billion the project was inadequate, particularly contribution, and that is what this bill with respect to protecting Ugandan girls. to the World Bank’s International De- does. In addition to negligent supervision, the velopment Association, which provides Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to Bank’s slow response to local communities’ grants and very low-interest loans to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. accusations is troubling. According to the the poorest 77 countries on the planet. Bank’s own timeline, Ugandans had to wait HUIZENGA), the chairman of the Finan- These countries use this funding for a six months from the time they first voiced cial Services Subcommittee on Capital wide array of investments in areas like their complaints until the Bank’s Country Markets, Securities, and Investments. education, health, public administra- Director wrote to public authorities request- tion, infrastructure, and resource de- b 1515 ing follow-up by law enforcement. Ten months elapsed before the Bank suspended velopment, but when I voted for this Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Chairman, I rise the project, and delays in the Management bill in committee, I joined the ranking in strong support of the World Bank Response meant that the Bank’s Inspection member and the rest of my Democratic Accountability Act, sponsored by my Panel did not visit Uganda until one year colleagues in making clear that my friend from Kentucky (Mr. BARR). following the initial allegations. As the support was dependent on working to- Having had the opportunity last Con- Panel continues to investigate this case, we gether on making changes to the bill as urge you and Bank management to cooper- gress to chair the subcommittee that ate fully while respecting the Panel’s inde- we moved to the floor. Mr. BARR now leads, I can tell my col- This is about the right of the minor- pendence. We also ask that any findings of leagues that the reforms in this bill are negligence and wrongdoing lead to appro- ity to provide meaningful input into real and they’re urgent. priate disciplinary action, legislation, and that was an agreement Let me highlight one case of manage- The failure of this project to protect, let that we struck before we voted on the ment failure at the World Bank that I alone benefit, Ugandans should inform super- bill. focused on last Congress, alongside vision in all sectors and regions going for- Despite Democrats’ best efforts, that ward. We believe that the Bank must with my ranking member, the distin- strengthen its role in supervising and moni- did not happen, and there continue to guished gentlewoman from Wisconsin be provisions in this bill that need to toring its projects to ensure that the poor (Ms. MOORE). I think the scandal will be addressed. are protected in the Bank’s work. Any ac- illuminate not only the reasoning be- tions by the Bank that would weaken its For example, the bill calls for with- hind the reforms demanded by H.R. oversight could undermine support for the holding 30 percent of the U.S. contribu- 3326 but, also, the mechanism for institution. tion to IDA in any year over a 6-year achieving those reforms, as the chair- Additionally, the Bank has long faced crit- period in which the Treasury Secretary icism, including from its own staff, for a cul- man was pointing out. It is the power cannot certify to Congress that the ture that too often places the volume of of our purse that will effect change. World Bank has adopted or is taking lending above concerns for the effectiveness In 2015, the World Bank canceled an steps to implement two sets of reforms of that lending. Last October, the Sub- IDA—International Development Asso- mandated in the bill. committee on Monetary Policy and Trade held a hearing on the multilateral develop- In addition, if the Treasury Depart- ciation, as has been referred to—road project in Uganda. This initiative saw ment banks that explored this very problem, ment cannot report that the World and a report by the Bank’s Independent Bank has met either or both of these appalling lapses in basic management by the Bank which, literally, enabled Evaluation Group notes how the ‘‘pressure to reforms in any given year, the bill lend’’ has characterized the Bank’s culture sexual exploitation of children to hap- forces U.S. funding to the World Bank for decades, often at the expense of develop- to be withheld and makes it more dif- pen. When local Ugandans complained ment outcomes. It is clear that such a cul- ficult for the World Bank to implement to the Bank staff, they were ignored. ture can distract from the proper prepara- these reforms going forward. Only after the Bank’s ombudsman be- tion and administration of projects, includ- As currently drafted, this bill reflects came involved directly did the Bank ing monitoring and supervision, thus putting really investigate the abuses. development at risk. a total misunderstanding of how the In the case of Uganda, the Bank clearly international system works. Multilat- My colleagues on the Financial Serv- ices Committee and I were so outraged should have made supervision a higher pri- eral institutions, like the World Bank, ority. We hope that future beneficiaries, be which we set up, require sustained U.S. by the scandal that I, along with Ms. they in Africa or elsewhere, will encounter involvement and leadership. MOORE, my ranking member, wrote a more capable and responsive partners at the It is unrealistic to think that the letter on July 14 of 2016 to the World Bank. U.S. can impose its will on the World Bank demanding corrective action. Sincerely, Bank. Withholding funds is not an ef- Here is the thing: To underscore the BILL HUIZENGA, gravity of the Bank’s management fail- Chairman, Sub- fective approach to reform. The only committee on Mone- way to achieve the reforms we are ures, we originally proposed a letter at the highest levels of the committee, in- tary Policy and seeking at the World Bank is through Trade. our participation and commitment. cluding the chairman and the ranking GWEN MOORE, At times like this, we must not re- member. In fact, the letter as it went Ranking Member, Sub- treat from our involvement or respon- out—and I will include it in the committee on Mone- sibility on the world stage. RECORD—was on the letterhead of tary Policy and The Acting CHAIR (Mr. CURTIS). The Chairman HENSARLING and Ranking Trade. time of the gentlewoman has expired. Member MAXINE WATERS. And, unfortu- Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Chair, I think Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. nately, the ranking member then re- what America just heard from the last Mr. Chairman, I yield an additional 30 fused to sign the letter, then just leav- two speakers on the other side of the seconds to the gentlewoman. ing it as a subcommittee letter that aisle was that, literally, the Democrats

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.052 H17JAPT1 H444 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 wanted the money to the World Bank I urge my colleagues to support H.R. tions and not work with others and but not the reforms. That is why they 3326. just work by himself, we know what voted for the $3 million-plus to go into Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. his position is. I urge my colleagues to that account, that IDA account. Mr. Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- vote ‘‘no’’ on H.R. 3326. How cynical. I mean, funding of IDA tleman from New York (Mr. MEEKS). Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I is about as good as putting a Band-Aid Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Chair, I thank the am pleased now to yield 4 minutes to on a car accident victim; right? It is gentlewoman for yielding time. the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Wil- not doing anything, ultimately, if Today, I rise in opposition to H.R. liams), the vice chairman of Financial there is such woeful inadequacy in try- 3326, the World Bank Accountability Services Subcommittee on Monetary ing to provide the true issues that need Act of 2017. Policy and Trade. to be addressed. Let me start by stating how impor- Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Chairman, I rise So, the sexual abuse of underage tant our Nation’s contributions are to today in strong support of H.R. 3326, Ugandans, not really interested in the World Bank’s International Devel- the World Bank Accountability Act. I talking to you about that; harassment opment Association, IDA. Those funds would like to thank the chairman of of female project staff, not really inter- support the largest source of develop- the Subcommittee on Monetary Policy ested in talking about that on the ment finance for the world’s poorest and Trade, Mr. ANDY BARR, for his hard other side of the aisle; deficient project nations, including those in Africa, work on this piece of legislation and safety that may have resulted in five Latin America, and Asia. That is why, for his leadership on this important fatalities, not interested in talking at the committee level, I voted in issue. about that. So, when they rise, talking favor. H.R. 3326 passed through the Finan- about how much they care about the Both Democrats and Republicans cial Services Committee unanimously, poor and those who are underserved— agreed that funding the World Bank’s with an overwhelmingly bipartisan forgive me if I am cynical, Mr. Chair- development finance for poor nations vote of 60–0. represented America’s highest ideals man—it rings a bit hollow. Mr. Chair, right now, the World and interests. And, naturally, I would For the Bank, it got even worse. Bank’s International Development As- support a bill like this, but we had After sending this letter with Ms. sociation, IDA, is an irresponsible ben- agreed that it wasn’t the last word, MOORE, we received a response that the efactor for the world’s neediest na- that we would work and there would be Bank was undertaking cosmetic steps tions. At the core of my concerns with- additions thereto and/or subtractions to improve their projects and their ac- in the World Bank, I take great issue in reviewing the bill. tions, such as creating a task force. with the Bank’s offering employee in- Again, forgive me for being a little In my estimation, looking at the bill, centives for approving new loans. The cynical about the task force, but not it also cedes too much authority to the Bank, itself, has even documented that only was the country manager associ- executive, and those concerns have not they harvest a culture that encourages ated with the Ugandan project not held been addressed in the final bill. For me, loan volume rather than approval accountable, he was promoted to coun- particularly in light of this administra- based on merit and approval based on try director for the Congo. tion’s statements just a few days ago, need. It still gets worse. Last November, it is troubling that it could be misused we learned that the Bank was sus- by this administration. H.R. 3326 will help eliminate these il- pending yet another road project in the As written, the President, who has logical incentives at the World Bank Congo due to allegations of sexual vio- indicated a complete disdain for poor that prioritize pushing money out the lence against women. The investiga- nations and people of color, could with- door rather than delivering authentic tion is still underway today, Mr. Chair- hold foreign assistance if the World and helpful solutions. man. And the Bank has already admit- Bank does not conform to his adminis- In addition to mass lending from the ted that it ignored repeated requests to tration’s policies. It would be a mis- Bank, careless lending is equally dis- the beneficiaries in the Congo to look take to allow the President to coerce concerting and has made it easier for at the other complaints, but we are be- the World Bank to fit his flawed world corrupt regimes to abuse their citizens ginning to see a theme: let’s just keep view, especially this President whose and exploit the money for terrorism-re- the money flowing anyway. world view is inconsistent with Amer- lated efforts. To address this issue, Here is the thing: it was the same ica’s past leadership around the globe, H.R. 3326 ensures that the World Bank projects, the same people in place. I am and that is whether it was a Democrat cannot approve funds for a country just wondering why they—whether it is or Republican President. that has been classified by the United the ranking member or others who Furthermore, the procedures in this States as a state sponsor of terrorism, voted for this in subcommittee—re- bill do little to rebuild the world’s and it demands that the U.S. decline fused to keep the Bank’s feet to the faith in our Nation because we are hav- Bank loans to countries that know- fire. ing a problem with all of our allies, ingly fail to impose U.N. Security The Acting CHAIR. The time of the particularly the poor nations of the Council sanctions against the North gentleman has expired. world, as to where we stand. Korean regime. Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I So, clearly, our vision, this Nation, Additionally, this bill will encourage yield the gentleman from Michigan an has deteriorated under the current ad- improvements within the World Bank additional 30 seconds. ministration. Under this bill, our Na- by withholding up to 30 percent of fu- Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Chairman, I am tion could lose further credibility ture appropriations for the World just confused as to why my colleagues around the world during a time when Bank’s IDA until the Treasury reports on the other side of the aisle refuse to countries, especially our allies, are un- that the Bank has undertaken mean- hold the Bank’s feet to the fire because certain about where our country stands ingful reforms in order to combat cor- we have known about these issues for on fundamental democratic values. ruption, strengthen management ac- several years. Task forces haven’t been Ultimately, the procedures in this countability, and undermine violent sufficient; rhetoric hasn’t been suffi- bill could punish millions of children extremism. By passing this legislation, cient. We need real accountability in and the vulnerable families in Africa, we require the World Bank to put more the Bank, and we need it now. It needs Latin America, and Asia who could go faith in free enterprise as opposed to to be initiated immediately, and then without food and basic resources. corrupt regimes that abuse the poor. it needs to be maintained and institu- The Acting CHAIR. The time of the If the World Bank is serious about tionalized. gentleman has expired. helping those who need it most, it So I thank my friend from Kentucky Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. should make certain that borrowing for taking this commonsense approach Mr. Chair, I yield the gentleman from governments are committed to the wel- and for demanding that the World New York an additional 30 seconds. fare of their citizens. The World Bank Bank live up to its commitments to Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Chair, since we has been slipping through the cracks the poor, whether they are in Africa or know of the President and his will to far too long, and it is time to imple- in other places in the world. withdraw from multilateral organiza- ment meaningful and lasting reforms.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.055 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H445 Once again, I commend Representa- lation’s authorization of $3.29 billion very good job of doing that. Frankly, tive BARR for introducing this nec- for multilateral development efforts they have abused the funds they have essary legislation. I encourage the for these countries, the poorly con- had. So the premise would be that House to follow the Financial Services ceived and defined conditions in this somehow we can just spend the money Committee’s lead by passing H.R. 3326. legislation make it impossible to sup- and trust that somehow they are going In God we trust. port. to get better. Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. Any withholding of U.S. contribu- Well, thankfully, when we were talk- Mr. Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the gen- tions to IDA is a serious action that ing about it in committee and when we tleman from Illinois (Mr. FOSTER), the would have devastating consequences. have talked about it on this side of the senior member of the Subcommittee on It would punish millions of children argument here—and I hope there is Monetary Policy and Trade of the Fi- and other vulnerable groups in Africa, truly broad bipartisanship support for nancial Services Committee. Latin America, and Asia, many of this bill to show to the American peo- Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Chairman, I rise whom live in absolute poverty. It ple we do expect a return on our dol- today in opposition to H.R. 3326 as it would also limit our ability to help in- lars. We expect results for the money currently stands. dividuals in famine-ridden parts of the that comes to this body to spend on be- This is a disappointment to me. I, world and refugees in fragile areas. half of the United States of America. like many of my colleagues, originally They rely on humanitarian assistance I think the other premise is that voted to support this legislation in for food and water. somehow, unless we just send the committee, with the understanding The Acting CHAIR. The time of the money with no strings attached and no that both sides of the aisle would con- gentleman has expired. expectation of results, then we are not tinue to work to allay the concerns Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. engaged in the world, that somehow we that elements of this bill would give Mr. Chair, I yield an additional 30 sec- have withdrawn from the world and we the Trump administration new and dis- onds to the gentleman from Illinois. don’t care. ruptive tools that would likely be used Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Chair, they rely on Nothing could be further from the to the detriment of the World Bank’s humanitarian assistance for food, truth. Because we do care, we are put- mission and our relationships with water, and basic medical care and ting terms and conditions on the other countries. could face death without this assist- money. Because we do care about pov- There was an understanding to nego- ance. erty and the results, we care that the tiate changes, but this legislation we Many of the provisions in this bill, as World Bank operates, frankly, to ac- will be voting on today does not reflect written, would place conditions on U.S. complish its mission. that promise. In light of that failure, contributions to IDA that, in the hands So while some would look for bigger, my colleague, GWEN MOORE, offered an of the Trump administration, would bolder reforms and maybe better use of amendment that would have set aside not be an effective approach to reform U.S. tax dollars, we certainly expect our concerns, but this amendment was and could very well undermine efforts some accountability for those results. not made in order, so we will not be to reduce poverty and promote growth. This is a very measured objective in voting on that either. This would damage our country’s his- this bill, and I commend our com- This bill does have elements that are toric and noble mission to lead the mittee for coming to this consensus 60– important to our country’s obligation world in assisting the poorest countries 0 in committee. to some of the poorest countries in the with food, clean water, and medical Mr. Chairman, I hope for a similar world. The World Bank provides grants help. outcome when we call the vote on the and highly concessional loans through So, with reluctance, I have to encour- floor of the House. the International Development Asso- age my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on this Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. ciation, the IDA, to the world’s 77 poor- bill and hope that it comes back to the Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the est countries. This money goes a long floor with the bipartisan input that we gentleman from Michigan (Mr. KIL- way towards raising the standard of were promised. DEE), the vice ranking member of the living, public health, and economic The Acting CHAIR. Members are re- Financial Services Committee. growth for the 450 million people who minded to refrain from engaging in Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chairman, I thank live there. personalities toward the President. the ranking member for yielding. I ap- Since World War II, the United preciate the opportunity to express my States has stood as a strong partner b 1530 concerns with the way this bill has and a leader in the multilateral work Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I moved to the floor today. to improve the quality of life around yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Mr. Chairman, I support the bill’s au- the world. Our success has relied on the Ohio (Mr. DAVIDSON), another hard- thorization of a U.S. contribution to diligent support of American law- working member of the Financial Serv- the International Development Asso- makers, diplomats, and groups around ices Committee who knows this bill ciation, IDA, the part of the World the world that work closely with allies passed 60–0 with no Democratic amend- Bank that helps the world’s poorest and partner organizations throughout ments offered. countries through loans and grants to the world to provide assistance in Mr. DAVIDSON. Mr. Chairman, I boost economic growth, to reduce in- times of great crisis. thank the chairman of our committee equality, and to improve the standard But our confidence that this adminis- and the chairman of our subcommittee of living across the world. tration’s broad discretion to defund the for making great points and for push- The IDA provides assistance for basic IDA—provided in the bill we will be ing forward this great legislation. healthcare, primary education, clean voting on—would not be abused, frank- The Members opposed to this legisla- water and sanitation, and infrastruc- ly, was not improved by the President’s tion were for it before they were ture. recent racist remarks last week. against it, as has been pointed out. But I also support the idea that the bill We are constantly reminded of the the other thing is the premise of the would reestablish the U.S.’ engagement continuing importance of this mission argument that is being made in opposi- on global economic cooperation. When and the need to pledge our support to tion to this bill: that the United States this bill came up in the Financial Serv- the poorest countries in the world, to should somehow give money, just spend ices Committee markup, as has been offer aid for the neediest individuals. the money, regardless of how poorly pointed out, I, along with many of my Time after time, however, the Trump the World Bank will deploy this cap- colleagues, expressed concerns over the administration has shown itself incapa- ital, regardless of whether they are ef- bill making a U.S. contribution contin- ble of using the resources that Con- fective or not in accomplishing the im- gent on President Trump’s determina- gress gives it to work in constructive portant mission of helping address pov- tion that the World Bank is imple- ways within multilateral organiza- erty in some of the poorest nations in menting these important reforms. tions, instead, alienating our allies and the world. Our support for the bill was based on undermining our country’s reputation The specific purpose of this fund is to the understanding that those concerns and mission. While I support this legis- address poverty, and it has not done a would be addressed. So we supported

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I thank Mr. mittee on the Democratic side and a to articulate a specific concern about a BARR and I thank Mr. HENSARLING for leader on this issue, offered an amend- bill they had already supported. their efforts. ment, which the majority rejected in Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. the Rules Committee and did not allow the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the this House to vote on in order to—what HILL), the majority whip of the Finan- gentleman from Nevada (Mr. KIHUEN), we would say would be—improve the cial Services Committee. a member of the Financial Services legislation. The amendment was not Mr. HILL. Mr. Chairman, I thank our Committee. even made in order. chairman of the full committee and the Mr. KIHUEN. Mr. Chairman, I rise to We support good governance and ac- chairman of the subcommittee, Mr. briefly speak about H.R. 3326, the countability, but those goals ought to BARR from Kentucky, for bringing this World Bank Accountability Act, which be advanced on their own merits. Al- bill, H.R. 3326, to the floor today be- the House is voting on this afternoon. lowing President Trump to make the cause this is precisely what the Amer- Mr. Chairman, last summer, I joined determination to withhold money from ican people want out of their govern- my Democratic and Republican col- these countries based on his interpreta- ment in Washington, D.C.: account- leagues in supporting H.R. 3326 in the tion as to whether they have met his ability. Financial Services Committee to au- standard was a bridge too far for many Mr. Chairman, our constituents ask thorize the United States to partici- of us. us all the time: Do you monitor the pate in replenishing the International The nature of the reforms outlined in money that you send and spend around Development Association, the IDA. the bill give some pause when we con- the world to further America’s inter- However, Democrats made it clear sider the recent actions and the recent ests? during consideration of this bill in words. It is impossible for any of us to, There are always a lot of people just committee that our support depended first of all, erase the hateful comments kind of looking around. And how do we on changes to certain provisions. Spe- made by the President of the United verify that? States in reference to countries such as Well, Mr. Chairman, here is an oppor- cifically, we believe that prohibitions those that benefit from the work of the tunity to verify that. This important in the bill put the U.S. funding at risk IDA. piece of legislation would require the and make it too easy for the adminis- So setting aside for a moment the World Bank to implement real incen- tration to cut off funding for vulner- concerns that members of the com- tives, particularly through staff eval- able nations. mittee addressed—and this happens uation standards, that prioritize anti- Mr. Chairman, I am disappointed from time to time in committee, let’s poverty results and capable project that my Republican colleagues have not pretend that it doesn’t, where there management over just the volume of chosen not to uphold our agreement are concerns that we decide we will ad- loans they produce. It is that classic and address these concerns. Given the dress as the bill goes forward. Very management expertise, quality over recent events and remarks by Presi- often those are worked out. When they quantity. dent Trump degrading developing na- are not, we are not going to be put in Of course we want poverty eradi- tions and the people who live in them, the position as members of the com- cated. The taxpayers of this country we should be concerned about giving mittee of having to say: Well, that wouldn’t vote for us to approve spend- the administration this power. never happened. ing like this if it wasn’t done right to It is critical that Congress provide It did happen. further America’s interests around the moral leadership and demonstrate to The Acting CHAIR (Mr. CULBERSON). world and to alleviate poverty around the world that the United States will The time of the gentleman has expired. the world. not ignore or punish countries that are Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. If the World Bank is serious about struggling with poverty or conflict. We Mr. Chairman, I yield an additional 1 that, then it would defend the poorest’s must send a strong signal that the minute to the gentleman from Michi- freedoms more vigorously. In other United States Congress respects people gan. words, Mr. Chairman, no reforms like of all backgrounds and nationalities. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chairman, I under- we propose, then poverty is not eradi- Mr. Chairman, for these reasons, I stand we may come to different conclu- cated; the poor are not helped. urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no.’’ sions ultimately on how the bill comes So H.R. 3326 insists on greater efforts Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. to the floor, and Members ought to feel by the World Bank to fight corruption Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the bal- free to vote their conscience, but it is in its projects. Just because the World ance of my time. not the case that we did not express Bank may have to work in corrupt en- In closing, let me say that Democrats those concerns with the hope that they vironments does not mean it needs to did view this legislation as an impor- would be addressed before the legisla- add to the graft by pouring money in it tant marker of international engage- tion moved to the floor. for the taking. No one is for that. That ment from our committee, which has Nobody saw it as a perfect bill, un- is why the vote was 60–0. not in recent times demonstrated a less, of course, those individuals were That is why the gentlewoman from great deal of interest in global eco- not listening to the issues being raised Wisconsin (Ms. MOORE) was so sup- nomic leadership. We viewed this meas- by Democratic Members during the de- portive of this in our subcommittee. It ure as an opportunity to reinforce the bate in committee. withholds appropriations until the importance of global economic co- Mr. Chairman, I will end with this: World Bank raises the quality of its operation. Given that, it seemed to us when the President of the United work, raises the quality of its forensic a mistake to then reject the possibility States, just in recent days, uses vulgar audits, which are designed to unmask of cooperation with our own Repub- and hateful terms to depict entire pop- the systemic corruption we find in the lican colleagues. So we supported the ulations, many of whom live in coun- Third World, inadvertently or advert- bill for that reason as well, and I regret tries that are the principal bene- ently supported by the efforts of the we couldn’t come to an accommoda- ficiaries and people who themselves are World Bank. tion. the principal beneficiaries of this work, We are tired of it. That is why, on a I have a very difficult time granting bipartisanship basis, we support the b 1545 authority to that same administration foreign policy goals contained in H.R. On another matter, let me also say to make a determination as to whether 3326. that I won’t question the sincerity of those countries are worthy of the help Mr. Chairman, I thank my friend, Mr. my Republican colleagues’ commit- that the United States would offer. BARR, for his thoughtful work to im- ment to reforming the World Bank, but

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Last month, China announced an agree- long? ment with 21 other developing countries to Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues Chairman HENSARLING has been at create a multilateral development bank to reject this legislation as a signal to the helm of our committee for over 5 called the Asian Infrastructure Investment the world that Trump doctrine is not years, and, during that time, the Bank (AIIB), which will focus on financing the American doctrine or a broader Obama administration requested legis- infrastructure development projects in the sign of American unreliability and in- lation to authorize U.S. participation Asia-Pacific region. A clear rival to the difference. in three other replenishments, includ- Asian Development Bank, the AIIB will be Mr. Chairman, I would like to take a ing the previous IDA–17. But the com- led by China, its largest shareholder, and moment to tell you what is being said headquartered in Beijing. mittee refused to act on any of these Separately, in July, the so-called BRICS about us from some of these countries requests, not only shirking its over- nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and and around the world. sight responsibility, but also missing a South Africa) announced plans to launch an From Haiti, Trump comments saying number of opportunities to press for re- international development bank of their that they were ‘‘based on stereotypes.’’ forms which presumably were as ur- own, which they hope will rival the strength ‘‘In the spirit of the people of Haiti, gent then as they are now. and influence of the World Bank. The ‘‘New we feel in the statements, if they were In fact, in November of 2014, near the Development Bank,’’ as it is called, will be made, the President was either mis- end of the 113th Congress, I wrote to headquartered in Shanghai and focus on in- informed or miseducated about Haiti frastructure investment throughout the de- Chairman HENSARLING urging him to veloping world. and its people.’’ turn his attention to the three pending Development experts agree that global in- From Laurent Lamothe, the former authorization requests before Congress frastructure needs in developing countries is Haitian Prime Minister: ‘‘It shows a adjourned. I made a number of argu- tremendous, and there are many who wel- lack of respect,’’ he says, ‘‘and igno- ments in support of the multilateral come the contribution that the new develop- rance never seen before in the recent development banks, the MDBs, which ment banks can make in helping to build history of the U.S. by any President.’’ apparently did not persuade the chair- sustainable economic infrastructure both in Let’s see what Jessie Duarte, Deputy man. Asia and elsewhere. But these new institu- Secretary General of the African Na- tions also reflect frustration by the world’s Mr. Chairman, I include that letter major emerging economies with the slow tional Congress, has to say. He said, in the RECORD. pace of governance reforms at the Bretton ‘‘Ours is not a s——hole country, nei- U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Woods institutions, especially the IMF. In ther is Haiti or any other country in COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, fact, the now-stalled agreement to realign distress.’’ Washington, DC, November 19, 2014. the quota shares at the IMF, negotiated by From the Government of El Sal- Hon. JEB HENSARLING, the Bush Administration, was a critical ef- vador: ‘‘We have addressed a note of Chairman, Committee on Financial Services, fort to preserve its legitimacy and keep Washington, DC. protest to the Government of the emerging economies firmly anchored in the United States highlighting in this doc- DEAR CHAIRMAN HENSARLING: I write to multilateral system that the U.S. helped de- urge you to turn your attention before Con- sign. ument also the high value of Salva- gress adjourns to the Administration’s re- U.S. inaction in meeting its commitments dorans.’’ quests for authorizations for U.S. participa- to the MDBs, as well as its refusal to ratify From Salvador Sanchez, President of tion in the replenishments of three IMF governance reforms, is what led, in El Salvador: concessional windows at the multilateral de- large part, to the creation of these new insti- The statement by the President of the velopment banks (MDBs)—namely, the tutions that will increasingly pose a chal- United States hits the dignity of the Salva- World Bank’s International Development As- lenge to the global financial order created by doran people. El Salvador demands within sociation (IDA–17), the Asian Development western powers after World War II. We the framework of the principles governing Fund (AsDF–11), and the African Develop- should be mindful that a world in which relations among states respect for the dig- ment Fund (AfDF–13). countries such as China and Russia are act- nity of their noble and courageous people. As you know, these concessional facilities ing outside of the established international provide grants and low-cost development fi- financial institutions, or other global bodies, Hugo Martinez, El Salvador’s Foreign nancing to the world’s poorest countries. is one that could drift beyond our control. Minister, said: They support projects that combat hunger Moreover, it remains to be seen what values ‘‘It’s always been a foreign policy pri- and poverty while promoting private-sector these new rising powers will articulate and ority of our government to fight for growth and global stability. Well-designed promote in their vision of a new global econ- the respect and dignity of our country- multilateral aid programs help create more omy. men independent of the immigration equitable societies and more stable democ- I believe this makes U.S. leadership at the racies. It is also crucial to U.S. interests status. multilateral development institutions today ‘‘Our countrymen are hardworking that developing nations continue to grow. more important than ever. They are directed Exports have been the most rapidly growing at some of the most central challenges faced people who are always contributing to share of our economy, and exports to devel- by the U.S.—strategic, economic, political the countries where they are living oping countries have been an important part and moral—and, in many ways, they are and, of course, also to our country.’’ of that. often our most effective means for respond- And according to the State Depart- America is also fighting a war on ter- ing to those challenges. ment, Senegal also summoned the U.S. rorism, and while the forces that give rise to I strongly urge you to take prompt action terrorism are complex, poverty and despair Ambassador for an explanation. And so to affirm U.S. support for, and U.S. leader- Macky Sall, President of Senegal, said: provide a fertile feeding ground. Moreover, ship at, these institutions, which have served U.S. contributions to the development banks both U.S. interests and the global public ‘‘I am shocked by the words of Presi- also provide tremendous value for the good for so many years. dent Trump on Haiti and Africa. I re- money. Every dollar we commit is leveraged Sincerely, ject them and condemn them vigor- many times over by contributions from MAXINE WATERS, ously. Africa and the Black race de- other donor nations, as well as from the in- Ranking Member. serves the respect and consideration of ternal resources of the institutions them- all.’’ selves. Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. Today, we have another very important, Nevertheless, here we are, at a historic And then there is John Mahama, and potentially far-reaching, reason why the moment when U.S. credibility on the former President of Ghana. He said: U.S. should promptly meet its commitments global stage is in serious question. ‘‘Africans and Haitians come from s—— to the MDBs. The last few years have unfor- We have the option of choosing to hole countries? Isn’t Trump dem- tunately seen a weakening of the commit- lead and show the community of na- onstrating that he is nothing but a rac- ment to multilateralism by the United tions that the hateful words of the ist and pursuing a policy of ‘Make States, which has led to widespread doubt President will not be followed by mis- America White Again’? I congratulate about U.S. leadership on global economic guided and enabling actions by Con- Botswana for showing the way. Our AU governance. In response, a number of developing coun- gress. Presidents must respond strongly to tries, led by China, have begun to act inde- Today, I speak on behalf of the this insult.’’ pendently, with initiatives viewed as the world’s poorest countries and their I could go on and on about comments first serious, coordinated effort to reshape people. Today, I stand with Africa, and that are coming from our friends and

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I very again, that we are humanitarians, that don’t understand, Mr. Chairman, is much commend the gentleman from we understand the importance of giv- how my Democratic colleagues can de- Kentucky for bringing this valuable ing support to the poorest countries in fend some of these rogue regimes and piece of legislation to the floor. this world, and they appreciate us so some of the activities of the World Mr. Chairman, I urge its adoption, much. They honor us, they have re- Bank. and I yield back the balance of my spected us, and they have done every- Dr. Jean Ensminger, Edie and Lew time. thing to show that they will stand with Wasserman professor of social science The Acting CHAIR. All time for gen- us when they need us to do that. at Caltech, testified that there is cor- eral debate has expired. And here we are at a time when we ruption throughout World Bank Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be are willing to put them at risk with a projects in remote areas of Kenya near considered for amendment under the 5- piece of legislation where we have the Somali border. minute rule. some Members on the opposite side of She said: ‘‘As I dug more deeply, it It shall be in order to consider as an the aisle who think they know better became apparent that corruption had original bill for the purpose of amend- than the World Bank, who think they been entrenched in the project since ment under the 5-minute rule the know better than all of the Members, 2000.’’ And we are talking about the amendment in the nature of a sub- Democrats and Republicans, who have poorest of the poor. stitute recommended by the Com- worked together for years in our sup- She goes on to say: mittee on Financial Services printed in port of the World Bank; in our support As the board was about to renew the the bill. The committee amendment in of giving support to the 77 poorest project for 5 years, finally, the internal in- the nature of a substitute shall be con- countries in the world; and giving our vestigation showed that 62 percent of the sidered as read. support to the 450 million people, many transactions were fraudulent. The text of the committee amend- of them who are living in abject pov- Except my friends on the other side ment in the nature of a substitute is as erty, many of them who don’t know of the aisle: It doesn’t matter. Don’t follows: where the next meal is going to come worry about the fraud. Just send them H.R. 3326 from, and many of them whose lives U.S. taxpayer money. It doesn’t matter Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- are at risk every day. that the poor aren’t actually helped. resentatives of the United States of America in How can we, the richest country in Just send them money because it Congress assembled, the world, turn our nose up at them, makes us feel good. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. talk about somehow they are not cred- Sasha Chavkin from the Inter- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘World Bank Ac- countability Act of 2017’’. ible, talk about somehow they are all national Consortium of Investigative Journalists testified—and I alluded to SEC. 2. WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS UNTIL CERTAIN corrupt? I reject it, and I ask the Mem- CONDITIONS ARE MET. bers of this Congress to vote ‘‘no’’ on this earlier about the forced displace- (a) INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS.— this misplaced, misguided piece of leg- ment of the poorest of the poor caused (1) IN GENERAL.—With respect to each of fiscal islation. by projects financed by the World years 2018 through 2023, in addition to any Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Bank. amounts withheld from disbursement under sub- ance of my time. He went on to testify: ‘‘We found, in- section (b), 15 percent of the amounts provided The Acting CHAIR. The Chair would stead, that the bank repeatedly funded in appropriations Acts for the International De- governments that not only failed to velopment Association for the fiscal year— remind Members that remarks in de- (A) shall be withheld from disbursement until bate may not engage in personalities adequately resettle communities, but, the conditions of paragraph (2) or (3) are satis- toward the President, including by re- in some cases, were accused of human fied; and peating remarks carried elsewhere that rights abuses such as rape, murder, and (B)(i) shall be disbursed after the conditions would be improper if spoken in the violent evictions associated with bank of paragraph (2) are satisfied; and Member’s own words. projects. We found in several cases that (ii) may be disbursed after the conditions of Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, the World Bank continued to bankroll paragraph (3) are satisfied these borrowers even after evidence of (2) INITIAL CONDITIONS.—The conditions of may I inquire how much time I have this paragraph are satisfied with respect to the remaining. these abuses came to light.’’ amounts provided in appropriations Acts for a The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman We have a bill to reform that, to fiscal year if, in the fiscal year, the Secretary of has 43⁄4 minutes remaining. make sure the poor are actually the Treasury reports to the appropriate congres- Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chair, I yield helped, to ensure that instead of tax- sional committees that the International Bank myself the balance of my time. payer money going to rape, murder, for Reconstruction and Development— First, Mr. Chairman, let me get the and violent evictions, that it actually (A) is implementing institutional incentives, whole process debate out of the way. goes to help the poor. And why my including through formal staff evaluation cri- teria, that prioritize poverty reduction, develop- Anybody who is watching this debate Democratic colleagues who were once ment outcomes, and capable project manage- has got to be scratching their head at for it are now against it is beyond me. ment over the volume of the Bank’s lending and the proposition that every single one of We certainly know about the infa- grantmaking; my Democratic colleagues who come to mous World Bank project, road project, (B) is taking steps to address the management the floor to denounce H.R. 3326 have al- in western Uganda where it was associ- failures described in Inspection Panel Investiga- ready voted for it. They voted for it 60– ated with an increase in sexual exploi- tion Report 106710UG, and to prevent their re- 0 in committee. tation of young girls. Teenage girls currence in countries that are eligible for World Mr. Chairman, do you know how were being sexually harassed on the Bank support; and (C) is taking measures to strengthen its man- many amendments they offered in that way to school. Many were sexually ex- agement of trust funds, with the goal of increas- markup, their opportunity to refine ploited or wagged by project workers, ing the accountability of the trust funds for the legislation, their opportunity to and once this became known, the World poverty reduction and development outcomes. improve the legislation, their oppor- Bank denied it. (3) SUBSEQUENT CONDITIONS.—The conditions tunity to put their imprimatur on the So we have the simple bill to say of this paragraph are satisfied if the Secretary legislation? Do you know how many that the U.S. taxpayer will demand ac- of the Treasury reports to the appropriate con- amendments they offered? Zero. Zero countability. We will demand reforms. gressional committees, in each of the 3 fiscal amendments were offered by the mi- People should be aghast at how this years most recently preceding the fiscal year in which the report is made, that the International nority who now claim that somehow money has been spent at the World Bank for Reconstruction and Development has they were cut out of the process. Bank. It is not how much money you instituted the measures described in paragraph For 6 months, we have been waiting, spend. It is how you spend the money. (2) of this subsection and the measures described waiting to bring this bill, waiting to And if we want reforms, we are going in subsection (b)(2).

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OPPOSITION TO ASSISTANCE FOR GOV- chairman, for introducing this legisla- FORMS.— ERNMENT THAT FAILS TO IMPLE- tion and working with me on this MENT OR ENFORCE MEASURES RE- (1) IN GENERAL.—With respect to each of fiscal QUIRED UNDER AN APPLICABLE amendment. years 2018 through 2023, in addition to any UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUN- The purpose of the underlying bill is amounts withheld from disbursement under sub- CIL RESOLUTION. simple: to ensure that the World Bank section (a), 15 percent of the amounts provided ‘‘The Secretary of the Treasury should in- is effective in supporting projects in appropriations Acts for the International De- struct the United States Executive Director at velopment Association for the fiscal year— the International Bank for Reconstruction and abroad that work and actually reduce (A) shall be withheld from disbursement until Development to use the voice and vote of the poverty. One aspect of the bill requires the conditions of paragraph (2) or (3) are satis- United States to oppose the provision of assist- that the U.S. may withhold part of its fied; and ance to the government of a borrowing country funding from the World Bank unless (B)(i) shall be disbursed after the conditions of the International Development Association if the Treasury Department reports that of paragraph (2) are satisfied; and the President of the United States determines the World Bank is emphasizing proven that the government has knowingly failed to im- (ii) may be disbursed after the conditions of antipoverty solutions such as secure plement or enforce sanctions required under an paragraph (3) are satisfied property rights, due process under the applicable United Nations Security Council res- (2) INITIAL CONDITIONS.—The conditions of olution (as defined in section 3 of the North law, and economic freedom. this paragraph are satisfied with respect to the Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act My amendment would make a small amounts provided in appropriations Acts for a of 2016 (Public Law 114122; 22 U.S.C. 9202)) that and positive change to the bill which fiscal year if, in the fiscal year, the Secretary of is in effect.’’. clarifies that the World Bank should the Treasury reports to the appropriate congres- SEC. 5. EIGHTEENTH REPLENISHMENT OF THE also focus on reducing government bar- sional committees that the International Bank INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS- riers to entrepreneurship in addition to for Reconstruction and Development— SOCIATION; REDUCTION FROM IDA- the other requirements. (A) is emphasizing in appropriate operational 17 AUTHORIZED LEVEL. policies, directives, and country strategies its The International Development Association b 1600 support for secure property rights, due process Act (22 U.S.C. 284 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: This simple modification is impor- of law, and economic freedom as essential condi- tant for a couple of reasons: tions for sustained poverty reduction in World ‘‘SEC. 30. EIGHTEENTH REPLENISHMENT. Bank borrowing countries; ‘‘(a) CONTRIBUTION AUTHORITY.—The United First, multiple studies have found that entrepreneurship is an essential (B)(i) in the preceding fiscal year, has not ap- States Governor of the International Develop- proved any loans or grants assistance by the ment Association may contribute on behalf of part of reducing poverty abroad be- Bank to a country designated by the United the United States $3,291,030,000 to the eight- cause it gives people the ability to use States as a state sponsor of terrorism; and eenth replenishment of the resources of the As- their skills and God-given talents to sociation, subject to obtaining the necessary ap- (ii) is strengthening the ability of Bank-fund- foster innovation and create jobs in propriations. ed projects to undermine violent extremism; their individual communities. Foreign ‘‘(b) LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORIZATION OF AP- (C) is taking steps to conduct forensic audits PROPRIATIONS.—In order to pay for the con- governments often create barriers to of projects receiving assistance from the Bank, tribution provided for in subsection (a), there entrepreneurship through excessive increase the number of the forensic audits, and are authorized to be appropriated, without fis- fees, burdensome licensing require- strengthen the capacity of the Bank’s Integrity cal year limitation, $3,291,030,000 for payment ments, and lengthy permitting proc- Vice Presidency, and that not less than 50 per- by the Secretary of the Treasury.’’. esses. cent of the forensic audits initiated by the Bank The Acting CHAIR. No amendment Second, this modification is con- in each fiscal year are of projects randomly se- lected from among International Development to that committee amendment in the sistent with United States foreign pol- Association borrowing countries; and nature of a substitute shall be in order icy, which, in part, is to promote mar- (D) is taking measures to detect and minimize except those printed in part A of House ket solutions to international poverty. corruption in all World Bank projects involving Report 115–518. Each such amendment This will ensure that individuals will development policy lending. may be offered only in the order print- have the capability to pull themselves (3) SUBSEQUENT CONDITIONS.—The conditions ed in the report, by a Member des- out of poverty without excessive bar- of this paragraph are satisfied if the Secretary ignated in the report, shall be consid- riers put up by their government, ulti- of the Treasury reports to the appropriate con- ered as read, shall be debatable for the mately improve the efficiency of gressional committees, in each of the 3 fiscal time specified in the report equally di- United States development assistance years most recently preceding the fiscal year in vided and controlled by the proponent and improve the economic situation in which the report is made that the International and an opponent, shall not be subject impoverished nations. Bank for Reconstruction and Development has For these reasons, I urge my col- instituted the measures described in paragraph to amendment, and shall not be subject (2) of this subsection and the measures described to a demand for division of the ques- leagues to support my amendment. I in subsection (a)(2). tion. appreciate the committee’s willingness (c) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. NORMAN to work with me on this issue. DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘appro- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- priate congressional committees’’ means the to consider amendment No. 1 printed in ance of my time. Committees on Financial Services and on Appro- part A of House Report 115–518. Mr. BARR. Mr. Chairman, I rise in priations of the House of Representatives and Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Chair, I have an opposition to the amendment, although the Committees on Foreign Relations and on Ap- amendment at the desk. I am not opposed to the amendment. propriations of the Senate. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. SEC. 3. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. designate the amendment. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to The Chairman of the National Advisory Coun- The text of the amendment is as fol- the amendment. cil on International Monetary and Financial lows: The Acting CHAIR (Mr. PALMER). Is Policies shall include in the report required by Page 6, line 2, after ‘‘economic freedom’’ the gentlewoman opposed to the section 1701 of the International Financial In- insert ‘‘, including reduction of government amendment? stitutions Act for each of fiscal years 2018 barriers to entrepreneurship,’’. Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. through 2023 a detailed description of the ac- tions undertaken by the International Bank for The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Yes, I am opposed to the amendment. Reconstruction and Development in the fiscal House Resolution 693, the gentleman The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman year covered by the report to institute the meas- from South Carolina (Mr. NORMAN) and is recognized for 5 minutes. ures described in subsections (a)(2) and (b)(2) of a Member opposed each will control 5 Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. section 2 of this Act. minutes. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to SEC. 4. OPPOSITION TO WORLD BANK ASSIST- The Chair recognizes the gentleman the amendment offered by the gen- ANCE FOR GOVERNMENT THAT from South Carolina. tleman from South Carolina (Mr. NOR- FAILS TO IMPLEMENT OR ENFORCE Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise MAN). MEASURES REQUIRED UNDER AN AP- PLICABLE UNITED NATIONS SECU- today to support my amendment to While the amendment speaks to re- RITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION. H.R. 3326, the World Bank Account- ducing government barriers to entre- The Bretton Woods Agreements Act (22 U.S.C. ability Act. I also want to thank the preneurship, the real-world impact of 286 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the chairman of the full committee and adopting this amendment would be to following: ANDY BARR, who is the subcommittee enlist the World Bank in the business

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17JA7.017 H17JAPT1 H450 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 of really what they are going for, di- Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Chairman, I domestic employees of those who work minishing labor standards. yield myself such time as I may con- in the World Bank and such institu- The World Bank’s prior ‘‘doing busi- sume. tions. Unfortunately, sometimes, some ness’’ report is a prime example of why Mr. Chairman, I rise today to offer an of these individuals have been subject we must reject this amendment. The anti-human trafficking amendment to to abuse by their employers. World Bank should be encouraging sus- the World Bank Accountability Act. Since 2010, there have been at least tainable and inclusive growth, not poli- The chairman of the National Advi- five Federal civil trafficking cases in cies that diminish workers’ rights. So I sory Council on International Mone- the United States involving the World would urge all Members to oppose this tary and Financial Policies is already Bank, and a majority of those cases amendment. required by law to submit to the were filed in the Eastern District of Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the Speaker of the House, the President of Virginia. All of these cases resulted in gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. BARR). the Senate, and the President of the either a settlement, a default judgment Mr. BARR. Mr. Chairman, I thank United States an annual report on the for the plaintiff, or a guilty plea—all of the gentlewoman for yielding. effectiveness and operations of inter- them. Mr. Chairman, I want to thank the national financial institutions as well According to the GAO report on gentleman from South Carolina for his as other goals for development assist- household workers for foreign dip- very thoughtful amendment. His ance and financing already specified by lomats, ‘‘The people who come to the amendment addresses an issue dear to Congress. United States on G–5 visas are among our heart, and that is economic free- The base text of the World Bank Ac- the most vulnerable who enter our bor- dom. By making the bill even more ex- countability Act already includes sev- ders legally. They are often poor, plicit in its support for entrepreneur- eral additions to the chairman’s annual uneducated, and unfamiliar with their ship, his contribution makes a good report. This amendment would make rights under United States law. If they piece of legislation better. Still, it is one addition to that report. The find themselves in an abusive situa- important to remember that the poor, amendment would require the chair- tion, their ability to hold their employ- wherever they may be in the world, can man to report on the detailed actions ers accountable can be limited, par- succeed if their government lets them, undertaken by the World Bank to insti- ticularly if their employers hold full and that is a principle we should all tute certain protections for G–5 non- diplomatic immunity and inviola- wholeheartedly support. I hope the immigrant visa holders and inform bility.’’ World Bank will subscribe to it as well. these individuals of the rights afforded According to a 2017 survey, 85 percent I would just say one other thing to them by the William Wilberforce of domestic worker trafficking sur- about the debate that has transpired Trafficking Victims Protection Reau- vivors report having pay withheld or being paid well below minimum wage, here today. This is hardworking Amer- thorization Act of 2008. That legisla- in violation of our own domestic laws. ican taxpayers’ generosity. It is their tion was sponsored by my good friend Seventy-eight percent have had em- charity. It is the American taxpayers and former chairman of the House For- ployers threaten to report them for de- trying to help people who live in im- eign Affairs Committee, Howard Ber- portation if they complained. Sixty- poverished countries. man. two percent report having their pass- It is unfair to hardworking taxpayers G–5 nonimmigrant visas are reserved ports or other identification documents and it dishonors the generosity of the for foreign domestic employees of dip- taken away or withheld illegally by American people to not hold the World lomats and international organiza- Bank accountable. their employers. tions, such as the World Bank. We must empower all individuals who I applaud the gentleman, Mr. NOR- Prior to the enactment of the Wil- find themselves victims of abuse or MAN, for his amendment, which will un- liam Wilberforce Trafficking Victims human trafficking and provide them leash entrepreneurship in these lesser Protection Reauthorization Act, these with a way out. Too often their plight developed countries. foreign domestic employees had very is obscured by their vulnerability and Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. few protections. their susceptibility to these kinds of Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance However, the bill enacted several im- threats. of my time. portant reforms on how we prevent The Acting CHAIR. The question is I hope this amendment helps shed abuse and trafficking of foreign domes- more light on one corner of this prob- on the amendment offered by the gen- tic employees in the United States on tleman from South Carolina (Mr. NOR- lem and offers victims currently suf- G–5 nonimmigrant visas. fering under an abusive employer a MAN). The law mandated that all such visa way out of the shadows. This is a mat- The amendment was agreed to. holders have an employer-employee ter of human decency, human freedom, AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. CONNOLLY contract that includes, inter alia: and a reaffirmation of human auton- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order One, an agreement by the employer to consider amendment No. 2 printed in omy. to abide by all Federal, State, and local Mr. Chairman, I urge its adoption. I part A of House Report 115–518. laws; thank the chairman and his staff and Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Chairman, I Two, information on the frequency have an amendment at the desk. the ranking member and her staff for and form of payment, work duties, their cooperation fashioning this The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will weekly work hours, holidays, sick designate the amendment. amendment. days, and vacation days; and Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- The text of the amendment is as fol- Three, have an agreement by the em- lows: ance of my time. ployer not to withhold the passport, Mr. BARR. Mr. Chairman, I rise in Page 7, line 22, insert ‘‘, to institute the employment contract, or other per- opposition to the amendment, although measures described in section 203 of the Wil- sonal property and documents of the liam Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Pro- I am not opposed. employee. The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- tection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (8 U.S.C. Among other things, the law also 1375c), and to ensure that persons to whom a tion, the gentleman from Kentucky is G-5 visa (as defined in such section 203) has permits these foreign domestic employ- recognized for 5 minutes. been issued and who are employed by a dip- ees to remain legally and work in the There was no objection. lomat or staff of the Bank are informed of United States while seeking legal re- Mr. BARR. Mr. Chairman, I thank their rights and protections under such sec- dress against their employers, as re- the gentleman from Virginia for his ef- tion 203’’ before the period. quired. forts, and I am willing to accept his The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to As a Representative for Northern amendment. House Resolution 693, the gentleman Virginia, I count among the residents The language he proposes would en- from Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY) and a of my district many of the hard- sure that the Treasury keeps Congress Member opposed each will control 5 working and dedicated employees of updated on the World Bank’s efforts to minutes. the World Bank who work in offices ensure that certain visa holders at the The Chair recognizes the gentleman throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. World Bank are aware of the provisions from Virginia. As a result, I also represent the foreign of current law.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.066 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H451 This addition to the bill is U.S. opposition to World Bank assist- ing to the World Bank is actually help- unobjectionable. I am pleased to sup- ance for those countries mandatory. At ing alleviate poverty and not exacer- port it. the same time, the amendment adds bating the problems in these poor Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Presidential waiver authority so that countries. ance of my time. the administration can exempt coun- b 1615 The Acting CHAIR. The question is tries that may be facing limits to their on the amendment offered by the gen- government capacity or which are If the Bank can’t undertake the re- tleman from Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY). making an effort to correct their en- forms in this bill—again, reforms that The question was taken; and the Act- forcement failures. There is also a na- the minority supported—then, by defi- ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- tional interest waiver included in this nition, the Bank’s money is not bene- peared to have it. provision. fiting the poor. If it is not benefiting Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Chairman, I de- The Financial Services Committee the poor, how could withholding a por- mand a recorded vote. has already passed this stronger man- tion of it be punishing the poor? The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to datory provision in the Otto Warmbier For goodness’ sake, let’s honor the clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act, charity of the American taxpayers. ceedings on the amendment offered by which I am proud to have sponsored Let’s not dishonor it. Let’s honor it by the gentleman from Virginia will be along with my subcommittee ranking actually making reforms to the World postponed. member, Ms. MOORE from Wisconsin. Bank so that it can fulfill its impor- tant mission and not undermine its im- AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. BARR Ms. MOORE’s input was important to portant antipoverty mission. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order making this provision both tough and Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 seconds to to consider amendment No. 3 printed in flexible enough to incentivize foreign the gentleman from Texas (Mr. HEN- part A of House Report 115–518. countries to work harder on sanctions SARLING), the distinguished chairman Mr. BARR. Mr. Chairman I have an enforcement. of the full committee. amendment at the desk. Our committee passed the Otto Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Warmbier sanctions bill unanimously, thank the gentleman for yielding. designate the amendment. and it passed the full House in October Mr. Chairman, not only do I want to The text of the amendment is as fol- by a vote of 415–2. Again, this is a thank him for his leadership in pro- lows: minor change to align this bill’s lan- guage with a policy that the House has viding accountability to the World Page 8, line 13, insert ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—’’ Bank to ensure that the poorest of the before ‘‘The Secretary’’. already endorsed on a bipartisan basis. Page 8, line 13, strike ‘‘should’’ and insert Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues’ poor are truly helped and that the ‘‘shall’’. support. hardworking, beleaguered taxpayer has Page 8, line 16, insert ‘‘financial’’ before Before I conclude, I do want to just his funds respected, but I also want to ‘‘assist-’’. make a general comment about the thank him for this amendment and his Page 8, line 17, after ‘‘ance’’ insert ‘‘, other wisdom of this legislation and the ap- previous work to ensure that sanctions than assistance to support basic human proach to enforce accountability on the on one of the most dangerous regimes needs,’’. World Bank. We heard some of the ar- on the face of the planet, North Korea, Page 8, line 24, strike the close quotation are actually effective. We know the marks and the period that follows. guments from our friends on the other Page 8, after line 24, insert the following: side of the aisle—our colleagues on the threat that North Korea presents to all ‘‘(b) WAIVER.—The President may waive other side of the aisle. I would just say, of our constituents and our country. subsection (a) for not more than 180 days at on a bipartisan basis, we are the guard- So I thank the gentleman from Ken- a time with respect to a foreign government ians and the custodians of the Amer- tucky for his leadership, and I urge the if the President reports to the Congress ican taxpayers’ charity. We are the adoption of his amendment. that— guardians of their hard-earned income Mr. BARR. Mr. Chair, I yield back ‘‘(1) the failure described in subsection (a) that they pay in the form of taxes to the balance of my time. by the foreign government is due exclusively Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. to a lack of capacity of the foreign govern- their government, and they ask us to ment; be wise stewards of those tax dollars. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to ‘‘(2) the foreign government is taking ef- These taxpayers work hard to pay the amendment, though I do not intend fective steps to prevent the failure from re- their taxes. So when that money comes to oppose it. curring; or to Washington, they expect when we The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- ‘‘(3) the waiver is vital to the national se- are fighting poverty in Third World tion, the gentlewoman is recognized for curity interests of the United States.’’. countries with their tax dollars that 5 minutes. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to we make it work because the American There was no objection. House Resolution 693, the gentleman people—and we all agree here—want to Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. from Kentucky (Mr. BARR) and a Mem- fight poverty in these Third World Mr. Chairman, this amendment, offered ber opposed each will control 5 min- countries. by the gentleman from Kentucky, Rep- utes. We want to make sure that these resentative BARR, would make changes The Chair recognizes the gentleman Third World countries are not either to section 4 of the underlying bill deal- from Kentucky. knowingly or unknowingly supporting ing with opposing World Bank assist- Mr. BARR. Mr. Chairman, I rise to circumventing these sanctions against ance for governments that fail to en- offer a straightforward amendment North Korea. force U.N. Security Council sanctions that would simply make this bill’s lan- We want to make sure that they are against North Korea. guage more consistent with legislation promoting economic freedom and actu- These changes are welcome and the House has already passed with an ally helping people rise out of poverty would bring this section of the bill in overwhelming bipartisan majority. and achieve their God-given potential line with a provision that was adopted As reported, H.R. 3326 calls on the in these countries that need our hu- on a bipartisan basis in the Financial Treasury Department to oppose World manitarian assistance. Services Committee as part of our Bank assistance to IDA countries that So for goodness’ sake, let’s support commitment in the Otto Warmbier knowingly fail to enforce U.N. Security accountability at the World Bank so North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act. Council sanctions against North Korea. that we don’t have rape, murder, and Just as the bipartisan measure that As the U.N. Panel of Experts has con- violent evictions associated with World was passed through our committee in- cluded, lax enforcement, including in Bank projects, which is what every- cluded a clearly defined waiver author- developing countries eligible for IDA body knows the testimony has been in ity, the amendment offered by Rep- support, has significantly undermined our oversight. resentative BARR would add, in this the effectiveness of U.N. sanctions This is not about turning our backs same waiver, provisions to the under- against the Kim regime. on the poor. It is about standing up for lying bill. In doing so, the amendment All my amendment does is change the poor. It is about making sure that not only makes section 4 of the bill the word ‘‘should’’ to ‘‘shall,’’ making the money that our taxpayers are giv- consistent with the approach used in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.068 H17JAPT1 H452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 other contexts, but, more importantly, victims of malaria, who are dying be- 3326) to increase accountability, com- it ensures that we allow the President cause they don’t have any healthcare bat corruption, and strengthen man- to waive the withholding of assistance whatsoever, living practically out- agement effectiveness at the World for countries that fall short in applying doors. When we see these ads, many Bank, with Mr. CARTER of Georgia sanctions on North Korea when such people are responding, joining in with (Acting Chair) in the chair. failure is due exclusively to a lack of their government to show our humani- The Clerk read the title of the bill. capacity of the foreign government and tarianism and helping the least of The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- the foreign government is taking effec- these. mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, tive steps to prevent the failure from I want us to take credit, but I want amendment No. 3 printed in part A of recurring. us be respectful. I want us not to join House Report 115–518 by the gentleman While I do not believe the underlying in calling names. I want us to say to from Kentucky (Mr. BARR) had been bill should become law in its current the President of the United States: disposed of. form, I do believe we should take a con- ‘‘Don’t keep doing this.’’ I want to say AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. CONNOLLY sistent and thoughtful approach to cut- to the Members on the opposite side of The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ting off World Bank assistance to the the aisle: ‘‘You are better than this, clause 6 of rule XVIII, the unfinished poorest countries that are unable to and you don’t need this for your reelec- business is the demand for a recorded fulfill their U.N. Security Council obli- tion. You don’t need this to send a vote on amendment No. 2 printed in gations. This amendment would ad- message to your citizens that you are part A of House Report 115–518 offered dress this concern. saving them from poor, corrupt coun- by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman tries.’’ CONNOLLY) on which further pro- for giving credit to Ms. MOORE for her Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- ceedings were postponed and on which work and her assistance with the work ance of my time. the ayes prevailed by voice vote. that was being done to deny North The Acting CHAIR. The question is The Clerk will redesignate the Korea any kind of assistance from any on the amendment offered by the gen- amendment. of our allies, as I understand it. This is tleman from Kentucky (Mr. BARR). not something that is done by the Re- The Clerk redesignated the amend- The amendment was agreed to. ment. publicans or the Democrats. This is Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I truly bipartisan. We all feel the same move that the Committee do now rise. RECORDED VOTE way about North Korea, and we all feel The motion was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote that the sanctions should be honored. Accordingly, the Committee rose; has been demanded. We all feel that no country, in par- and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. A recorded vote was ordered. ticular those countries that we are sup- HOLDING) having assumed the chair, The vote was taken by electronic de- porting, in any way should do anything Mr. PALMER, Acting Chair of the Com- vice, and there were—ayes 420, noes 0, to give support to North Korea. mittee of the Whole House on the state not voting 10, as follows: In saying that, let me also point out of the Union, reported that that Com- [Roll No. 23] that we don’t come to this floor with mittee, having had under consideration AYES—420 any kind of empty rhetoric, talking the bill (H.R. 3326) to increase account- Abraham Carson (IN) Deutch about all of those countries are corrupt ability, combat corruption, and Adams Carter (GA) Diaz-Balart and somehow all of these countries in strengthen management effectiveness Aderholt Carter (TX) Dingell Africa and other places that are very Aguilar Cartwright Doggett at the World Bank, had come to no res- Allen Castor (FL) Donovan poor are somehow disregarding the fact olution thereon. Amash Castro (TX) Doyle, Michael that the United States is being of as- Amodei Chabot F. f sistance to them. Most of them know Arrington Cheney Duffy RECESS Babin Chu, Judy Duncan (SC) that their lives oftentimes depend on Bacon Cicilline Duncan (TN) our generosity. They love us and sup- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Banks (IN) Clark (MA) Dunn port us. They want to emulate us. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Barletta Clarke (NY) Ellison They get a little bit confused when Barr Clay Emmer declares the House in recess subject to Barraga´ n Cleaver Engel we have people who charge them with the call of the Chair. Barton Clyburn Eshoo being corrupt and irresponsible and Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 23 min- Bass Coffman Espaillat noncaring and not having an apprecia- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Beatty Cohen Estes (KS) tion for what the citizens of the United Bera Cole Esty (CT) f Bergman Collins (GA) Evans States are doing for them. That is not Beyer Collins (NY) Farenthold the kind of rhetoric that we need in b 1702 Biggs Comer Faso order to enhance our posture or our Bilirakis Comstock Ferguson AFTER RECESS Bishop (GA) Conaway Fitzpatrick image with our constituents and have Bishop (MI) Connolly Fleischmann them believe that we are saving them The recess having expired, the House Bishop (UT) Cook Flores from these poor countries who are get- was called to order by the Speaker pro Black Cooper Fortenberry ting taxpayer money and don’t care tempore (Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky) at 5 Blackburn Correa Foster Blum Costa Foxx about them. That is not true. o’clock and 2 minutes p.m. Blumenauer Costello (PA) Frankel (FL) I cringe when I hear that kind of f Blunt Rochester Courtney Frelinghuysen rhetoric on the floor of Congress. I Bonamici Cramer Fudge cringe when I hear us using our posi- WORLD BANK ACCOUNTABILITY Bost Crawford Gabbard ACT OF 2017 Boyle, Brendan Crist Gaetz tion, our influence, to send a message F. Crowley Gallagher that somehow we don’t trust, we don’t The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Brady (PA) Cuellar Gallego believe, we don’t honor, and we don’t ant to House Resolution 693 and rule Brat Culberson Garamendi Bridenstine Curbelo (FL) Garrett respect many of those very, very poor XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Brooks (AL) Curtis Gianforte countries. We are talking about 77 of the Committee of the Whole House on Brooks (IN) Davidson Gibbs the poorest countries in the world. the state of the Union for the further Brown (MD) Davis (CA) Gohmert You will see ads on television, from consideration of the bill, H.R. 3326. Brownley (CA) Davis, Danny Gomez Buchanan Davis, Rodney Gonzalez (TX) time to time, of nonprofit organiza- Will the gentleman from Georgia Buck DeFazio Goodlatte tions that are trying to save the lives (Mr. CARTER) kindly take the chair. Bucshon DeGette Gosar of little children who are dying from Budd Delaney Gottheimer b 1702 Burgess DeLauro Gowdy malnutrition. You see them every Bustos DelBene Granger night, and they tell you: Send $21; send IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Butterfield Demings Graves (GA) some money to this organization so we Accordingly, the House resolved Byrne Denham Graves (LA) can save these children who are dying itself into the Committee of the Whole Calvert Dent Graves (MO) Capuano DeSantis Green, Al because they don’t have clean drinking House on the state of the Union for the Carbajal DeSaulnier Green, Gene water, who are dying because they are further consideration of the bill (H.R. Ca´ rdenas DesJarlais Griffith

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.071 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H453 Grijalva Maloney, Sean Rush b 1726 Byrne Holding Reed Grothman Marchant Russell Calvert Hollingsworth Reichert Guthrie Marino Rutherford Mr. CRAWFORD, Ms. TSONGAS, Carson (IN) Hudson Renacci Gutie´rrez Marshall Ryan (OH) Messrs. FARENTHOLD and MCCAUL Carter (GA) Huizenga Rice (SC) Hanabusa Massie Sa´ nchez changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Carter (TX) Hultgren Roby Handel Mast Sanford Chabot Hunter Roe (TN) Harper Matsui Sarbanes So the amendment was agreed to. Cheney Hurd Rogers (AL) Harris McCarthy Schakowsky The result of the vote was announced Coffman Issa Rogers (KY) Hartzler McCaul Schiff as above recorded. Cole Jenkins (KS) Rohrabacher Collins (GA) Jenkins (WV) Hastings McClintock Schneider Rokita The Acting CHAIR (Mr. ROGERS of Collins (NY) Johnson (LA) Heck McCollum Schrader Rooney, Francis Kentucky). The question is on the com- Comer Johnson (OH) Hensarling McEachin Schweikert Rooney, Thomas Comstock Johnson, Sam J. Herrera Beutler McGovern Scott (VA) mittee amendment in the nature of a Conaway Joyce (OH) Ros-Lehtinen Hice, Jody B. McHenry Scott, Austin substitute, as amended. Cook Katko Rosen Higgins (LA) McKinley Scott, David The amendment was agreed to. Correa Kelly (MS) Roskam Higgins (NY) McMorris Sensenbrenner The Acting CHAIR. Under the rule, Costa Kelly (PA) Ross Hill Rodgers Serrano Costello (PA) King (IA) Himes McNerney the Committee rises. Rothfus Sessions Cramer King (NY) Rouzer Holding McSally Sewell (AL) Accordingly, the Committee rose; Crawford Kinzinger Royce (CA) Hollingsworth Meadows Shea-Porter and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. CAR- Cuellar Knight Russell Hoyer Meehan Sherman Culberson Kustoff (TN) Rutherford Hudson Meeks TER of Georgia) having assumed the Shimkus Curbelo (FL) LaHood Schneider Huffman Meng chair, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Acting Shuster Curtis LaMalfa Schrader Huizenga Messer Simpson Chair of the Committee of the Whole Davidson Lamborn Schweikert Mitchell Hultgren Sinema House on the state of the Union, re- Davis, Rodney Lance Scott, Austin Hunter Moolenaar Sires Denham Latta Sensenbrenner ported that the Committee, having had Dent Hurd Mooney (WV) Slaughter Lawson (FL) Sessions under consideration the bill (H.R. 3326) DeSantis Lewis (MN) Issa Moore Smith (MO) Sherman Moulton DesJarlais Lipinski Jackson Lee Smith (NE) to increase accountability, combat cor- Shimkus Diaz-Balart LoBiondo Jayapal Mullin ruption, and strengthen management Shuster Smith (NJ) Donovan Loudermilk Jeffries Murphy (FL) Simpson Smith (TX) effectiveness at the World Bank, and, Duffy Love Jenkins (KS) Nadler Sinema Smith (WA) pursuant to House Resolution 693, he Duncan (SC) Lucas Jenkins (WV) Napolitano Smith (MO) Smucker Dunn Luetkemeyer Johnson (GA) Neal reported the bill back to the House Smith (NE) Soto Emmer MacArthur Johnson (LA) Newhouse Smith (NJ) Speier with an amendment adopted in the Estes (KS) Maloney, Sean Johnson (OH) Nolan Smith (TX) Stefanik Committee of the Whole. Farenthold Marino Johnson, E. B. Norcross Smucker Stewart Faso Marshall Johnson, Sam Norman The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Stefanik Stivers Ferguson Mast Jones Nunes the rule, the previous question is or- Stewart Suozzi Fitzpatrick McCarthy Jordan O’Halleran Stivers Swalwell (CA) dered. Fleischmann McCaul Joyce (OH) O’Rourke Suozzi Takano Is a separate vote demanded on any Flores McHenry Kaptur Olson Taylor Taylor amendment to the amendment re- Fortenberry McKinley Katko Palazzo Foxx McMorris Tenney Keating Pallone Tenney ported from the Committee of the Thompson (PA) Thompson (CA) Frelinghuysen Rodgers Kelly (IL) Palmer Whole? Gallagher McSally Thornberry Thompson (MS) Kelly (MS) Panetta Garamendi Meadows Tipton Thompson (PA) If not, the question is on the com- Kelly (PA) Pascrell Garrett Meehan Trott Thornberry mittee amendment in the nature of a Kennedy Paulsen Gianforte Messer Turner Khanna Payne Tipton substitute, as amended. Gibbs Mitchell Upton Kihuen Pearce Titus The amendment was agreed to. Gonzalez (TX) Moolenaar Valadao Tonko Wagner Kildee Pelosi The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Goodlatte Mooney (WV) Kilmer Perlmutter Torres Gosar Mullin Walberg King (IA) Perry Trott question is on the engrossment and Gottheimer Murphy (FL) Walden King (NY) Peters Tsongas third reading of the bill. Gowdy Newhouse Walker Kinzinger Peterson Turner The bill was ordered to be engrossed Granger Norman Walorski Walters, Mimi Knight Pingree Upton and read a third time, and was read the Graves (GA) Nunes Krishnamoorthi Pittenger Valadao Graves (LA) O’Halleran Weber (TX) Kuster (NH) Pocan Vargas third time. Graves (MO) Olson Webster (FL) Kustoff (TN) Poliquin Veasey The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Griffith Palazzo Wenstrup Labrador Polis Vela´ zquez question is on the passage of the bill. Grothman Palmer Westerman LaHood Posey Visclosky Guthrie Paulsen Williams The question was taken; and the Wilson (SC) LaMalfa Price (NC) Wagner Handel Pearce Wittman Lamborn Quigley Walberg Speaker pro tempore announced that Harper Peters Hartzler Peterson Womack Lance Raskin Walden the ayes appeared to have it. Hensarling Pittenger Woodall Langevin Ratcliffe Walker RECORDED VOTE Herrera Beutler Poliquin Yoder Larsen (WA) Reed Walorski Larson (CT) Reichert Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California. Hice, Jody B. Polis Young (AK) Walters, Mimi Young (IA) Latta Renacci Higgins (LA) Posey Walz Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. Hill Ratcliffe Zeldin Lawrence Rice (NY) Wasserman A recorded vote was ordered. Lawson (FL) Rice (SC) Schultz Lee Richmond The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- NOES—184 Waters, Maxine ant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 5- Levin Roby Watson Coleman Adams Castro (TX) Doyle, Michael Roe (TN) Lewis (MN) Weber (TX) minute vote on passage of the bill will Aguilar Chu, Judy F. Lieu, Ted Rogers (AL) Webster (FL) be followed by 5-minute votes on: Amash Cicilline Duncan (TN) Lipinski Rogers (KY) Barraga´ n Clark (MA) Ellison Welch LoBiondo Rohrabacher Suspending the rules and passing Bass Clarke (NY) Engel Wenstrup Loebsack Rokita H.R. 4279; and Beatty Clay Eshoo Westerman Lofgren Rooney, Francis Bera Cleaver Espaillat Williams Agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of Love Rooney, Thomas Beyer Clyburn Esty (CT) Wilson (FL) the Journal, if ordered. Lowenthal J. Biggs Cohen Evans Lowey Ros-Lehtinen Wilson (SC) This is a 5-minute vote. Bishop (GA) Connolly Foster Lucas Rosen Wittman The vote was taken by electronic de- Blumenauer Cooper Frankel (FL) Luetkemeyer Roskam Womack vice, and there were—ayes 237, noes 184, Blunt Rochester Courtney Fudge Woodall Bonamici Crist Gabbard Lujan Grisham, Ross not voting 9, as follows: M. Rothfus Yarmuth Boyle, Brendan Crowley Gaetz Luja´ n, Ben Ray Rouzer Yoder [Roll No. 24] F. Davis (CA) Gallego Brady (PA) Davis, Danny Gohmert Lynch Roybal-Allard Yoho AYES—237 MacArthur Royce (CA) Young (AK) Brooks (AL) DeFazio Gomez Maloney, Ruiz Young (IA) Abraham Barr Bost Brown (MD) DeGette Green, Al Carolyn B. Ruppersberger Zeldin Aderholt Barton Brat Brownley (CA) Delaney Green, Gene Allen Bergman Bridenstine Bustos DeLauro Grijalva ´ NOT VOTING—10 Amodei Bilirakis Brooks (IN) Butterfield DelBene Gutierrez Arrington Bishop (MI) Buchanan Capuano Demings Hanabusa Brady (TX) Long Scalise Babin Bishop (UT) Buck Carbajal DeSaulnier Harris Cummings Loudermilk Vela Bacon Black Bucshon Ca´ rdenas Deutch Hastings Kind Noem Banks (IN) Blackburn Budd Cartwright Dingell Heck Lewis (GA) Poe (TX) Barletta Blum Burgess Castor (FL) Doggett Higgins (NY)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17JA7.021 H17JAPT1 H454 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 Himes Marchant Sanford Bridenstine Frelinghuysen Loebsack Royce (CA) Smith (NE) Visclosky Hoyer Massie Sarbanes Brooks (AL) Fudge Lofgren Ruiz Smith (NJ) Wagner Huffman Matsui Schakowsky Brooks (IN) Gabbard Loudermilk Ruppersberger Smith (TX) Walberg Jackson Lee McClintock Schiff Brown (MD) Gaetz Love Rush Smith (WA) Walden Jayapal McCollum Scott (VA) Brownley (CA) Gallagher Lowenthal Russell Smucker Walker Jeffries McEachin Scott, David Buchanan Gallego Lowey Rutherford Soto Walorski Johnson (GA) McGovern Serrano Buck Garamendi Lucas Ryan (OH) Speier Walters, Mimi ´ Johnson, E. B. McNerney Sewell (AL) Bucshon Garrett Luetkemeyer Sanchez Stefanik Walz Jones Meeks Sanford Stewart Shea-Porter Budd Gianforte Lujan Grisham, Wasserman Jordan Meng Sarbanes Stivers Sires Burgess Gibbs M. Schultz Kaptur Moore Bustos Gohmert Luja´ n, Ben Ray Schakowsky Suozzi Slaughter Waters, Maxine Keating Moulton Butterfield Gomez MacArthur Schiff Swalwell (CA) Smith (WA) Watson Coleman Kelly (IL) Nadler Byrne Gonzalez (TX) Maloney, Schneider Takano Soto Weber (TX) Kennedy Napolitano Calvert Goodlatte Carolyn B. Schrader Taylor Speier Webster (FL) Khanna Neal Capuano Gosar Maloney, Sean Schweikert Tenney Kihuen Nolan Swalwell (CA) Carbajal Gottheimer Marchant Scott (VA) Thompson (CA) Welch Kildee Norcross Takano Ca´ rdenas Gowdy Marino Scott, Austin Thompson (MS) Wenstrup Kilmer O’Rourke Thompson (CA) Carson (IN) Granger Marshall Scott, David Thompson (PA) Westerman Krishnamoorthi Pallone Thompson (MS) Carter (GA) Graves (GA) Massie Sensenbrenner Thornberry Williams Kuster (NH) Panetta Titus Carter (TX) Graves (LA) Mast Serrano Tipton Wilson (FL) Labrador Pascrell Tonko Cartwright Graves (MO) Matsui Sessions Titus Wilson (SC) Langevin Payne Torres Castor (FL) Green, Al McCarthy Sewell (AL) Tonko Wittman Larsen (WA) Pelosi Tsongas Castro (TX) Green, Gene McCaul Shea-Porter Torres Womack Larson (CT) Perlmutter Vargas Chabot Griffith McClintock Sherman Trott Woodall Lawrence Perry Veasey Cheney Grijalva McCollum Shimkus Tsongas Yarmuth Lee Pingree Vela´ zquez Chu, Judy Grothman McEachin Shuster Turner Yoder Levin Pocan Simpson Visclosky Cicilline Guthrie McGovern Upton Yoho Lieu, Ted Price (NC) Sinema Valadao Walz Clark (MA) Gutie´rrez McHenry Young (AK) Loebsack Quigley Sires Vargas Wasserman Clarke (NY) Hanabusa McKinley Young (IA) Lofgren Raskin Clay Handel McMorris Slaughter Veasey Schultz ´ Zeldin Lowenthal Rice (NY) Cleaver Harper Rodgers Smith (MO) Velazquez Lowey Richmond Waters, Maxine Clyburn Harris McNerney Lujan Grisham, Roybal-Allard Watson Coleman NAYS—2 Coffman Hartzler McSally M. Ruiz Welch Cohen Hastings Meadows Jones Lynch Luja´ n, Ben Ray Ruppersberger Wilson (FL) Cole Heck Meehan Lynch Rush Yarmuth NOT VOTING—10 Collins (GA) Hensarling Meeks Maloney, Ryan (OH) Yoho Collins (NY) Herrera Beutler Meng Brady (TX) Long Rooney, Thomas Carolyn B. Sa´ nchez Comer Hice, Jody B. Messer Cummings Noem J. NOT VOTING—9 Comstock Higgins (LA) Mitchell Kind Poe (TX) Scalise Conaway Higgins (NY) Moolenaar Lewis (GA) Vela Brady (TX) Lewis (GA) Poe (TX) Connolly Hill Mooney (WV) Cummings Long Scalise ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Cook Himes Moore Kind Noem Vela Cooper Holding Moulton The SPEAKER pro tempore (during b 1737 Correa Hollingsworth Mullin the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Costa Hoyer Murphy (FL) ing. So the bill was passed. Costello (PA) Hudson Nadler The result of the vote was announced Courtney Huffman Napolitano b 1744 Cramer Huizenga Neal as above recorded. Crawford Hultgren Newhouse So (two-thirds being in the affirma- A motion to reconsider was laid on Crist Hunter Nolan tive) the rules were suspended and the the table. Crowley Hurd Norcross Cuellar Issa Norman bill, as amended, was passed. f Culberson Jackson Lee Nunes The result of the vote was announced Curbelo (FL) Jayapal O’Halleran as above recorded. EXPANDING INVESTMENT Curtis Jeffries O’Rourke A motion to reconsider was laid on OPPORTUNITIES ACT Davidson Jenkins (KS) Olson Davis (CA) Jenkins (WV) Palazzo the table. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Davis, Danny Johnson (GA) Pallone finished business is the vote on the mo- Davis, Rodney Johnson (LA) Palmer f DeFazio Johnson (OH) Panetta tion to suspend the rules and pass the DeGette Johnson, E. B. Pascrell THE JOURNAL bill (H.R. 4279) to direct the Securities Delaney Johnson, Sam Paulsen The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- and Exchange Commission to revise DeLauro Jordan Payne any rules necessary to enable closed- DelBene Joyce (OH) Pearce finished business is the question on Demings Kaptur Pelosi end companies to use the securities of- agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of Denham Katko Perlmutter the Journal, which the Chair will put fering and proxy rules that are avail- Dent Keating Perry able to other issuers of securities, as DeSantis Kelly (IL) Peters de novo. DeSaulnier Kelly (MS) Peterson The question is on the Speaker’s ap- amended, on which the yeas and nays DesJarlais Kelly (PA) Pingree were ordered. proval of the Journal. Deutch Kennedy Pittenger The question was taken; and the The Clerk read the title of the bill. Diaz-Balart Khanna Pocan The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Dingell Kihuen Poliquin Speaker pro tempore announced that Doggett Kildee Polis question is on the motion offered by the ayes appeared to have it. Donovan Kilmer Posey Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Doyle, Michael King (IA) Price (NC) er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. DUFFY) that the House suspend the F. King (NY) Quigley Duffy Kinzinger Raskin The yeas and nays were ordered. rules and pass the bill, as amended. Duncan (SC) Knight Ratcliffe This is a 5-minute vote. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Duncan (TN) Krishnamoorthi Reed 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic de- Dunn Kuster (NH) Reichert vice, and there were—yeas 418, nays 2, Ellison Kustoff (TN) Renacci The vote was taken by electronic de- Emmer Labrador Rice (NY) not voting 10, as follows: vice, and there were—yeas 225, nays Engel LaHood Rice (SC) 185, answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting [Roll No. 25] Eshoo LaMalfa Richmond Espaillat Lamborn Roby 19, as follows: YEAS—418 Estes (KS) Lance Roe (TN) [Roll No. 26] Abraham Barr Bishop (UT) Esty (CT) Langevin Rogers (AL) Adams Barraga´ n Black Evans Larsen (WA) Rogers (KY) YEAS—225 Aderholt Barton Blackburn Farenthold Larson (CT) Rohrabacher Abraham Barton Brooks (IN) Aguilar Bass Blum Faso Latta Rokita Aderholt Beatty Brown (MD) Allen Beatty Blumenauer Ferguson Lawrence Rooney, Francis Aguilar Bilirakis Buchanan Amash Bera Blunt Rochester Fitzpatrick Lawson (FL) Ros-Lehtinen Allen Bishop (UT) Bucshon Amodei Bergman Bonamici Fleischmann Lee Rosen Amodei Black Budd Arrington Beyer Bost Flores Levin Roskam Arrington Blumenauer Bustos Babin Biggs Boyle, Brendan Fortenberry Lewis (MN) Ross Bacon Blunt Rochester Butterfield Bacon Bilirakis F. Foster Lieu, Ted Rothfus Banks (IN) Bonamici Byrne Banks (IN) Bishop (GA) Brady (PA) Foxx Lipinski Rouzer Barletta Brat Calvert Barletta Bishop (MI) Brat Frankel (FL) LoBiondo Roybal-Allard Barr Bridenstine Carson (IN)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17JA7.022 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H455 Carter (TX) Himes Perlmutter Kilmer Neal Schakowsky tions to Emporium since spending Cartwright Hollingsworth Peters Kinzinger Nolan Schrader childhood summers working on his Chabot Huffman Pocan Krishnamoorthi Norcross Sewell (AL) Chu, Judy Huizenga Polis LaHood O’Halleran Sinema grandfather’s farm. After high school Cicilline Hultgren Posey Lance Palazzo Sires graduation, he moved to Emporium Clay Hunter Quigley Langevin Pallone Slaughter and briefly went to work for Sylvania Larson (CT) Pascrell Cole Issa Rice (SC) Smith (MO) before joining the Navy during World Collins (GA) Jeffries Roby Latta Paulsen Soto Collins (NY) Johnson (GA) Roe (TN) Lawrence Payne Stivers War II. After the war, he returned to Comer Johnson (LA) Rogers (KY) Lawson (FL) Pearce Suozzi Sylvania and became a senior elec- Lee Perry Comstock Johnson, Sam Rohrabacher Swalwell (CA) Levin Peterson trical designer, certified electrical in- Cook Joyce (OH) Rooney, Francis Tenney Cooper Kaptur Ross Lieu, Ted Pittenger spector, and master electrician. Thompson (CA) Courtney Kelly (IL) Rothfus LoBiondo Poliquin Thompson (MS) Mayor Carnovale has been active Cramer Kelly (MS) Royce (CA) Loebsack Price (NC) Thompson (PA) with The American Legion, Lions Club, Cuellar Kelly (PA) Ruppersberger Lofgren Raskin Tipton Davidson Kennedy Russell Lowenthal Ratcliffe Cameron County Republican Com- Turner Davis (CA) Kildee Rutherford Lowey Reed mittee, the American Cancer Society, Davis, Rodney King (IA) Sanford Lynch Renacci Upton Valadao and he is an active member of St. DeGette King (NY) Schiff MacArthur Rice (NY) Mark’s Church. DeLauro Knight Schneider Maloney, Richmond Vargas DelBene Kuster (NH) Schweikert Carolyn B. Rogers (AL) Veasey Mr. Speaker, I wish him the best in Demings Kustoff (TN) Scott (VA) Maloney, Sean Rokita Vela´ zquez his well-deserved retirement, and I Dent Labrador Scott, Austin Marchant Ros-Lehtinen Visclosky thank him for his service. DeSaulnier LaMalfa Scott, David Marshall Rosen Walberg DesJarlais Lamborn Sensenbrenner Mast Roskam Watson Coleman f Deutch Larsen (WA) Serrano Matsui Rouzer Wenstrup Diaz-Balart Lewis (MN) Sessions McGovern Ruiz Wittman DIVERSITY VISAS Dingell Lipinski Shea-Porter McKinley Rush Woodall Doggett Loudermilk Sherman McSally Ryan (OH) Yoder (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given Donovan Love Shimkus Meehan Sa´ nchez Young (AK) permission to address the House for 1 Duffy Lucas Shuster Meeks Sarbanes Zeldin minute and to revise and extend his re- Duncan (SC) Luetkemeyer Simpson ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 marks.) Duncan (TN) Lujan Grisham, Smith (NE) Ellison M. Smith (NJ) Tonko Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, 8 years Engel Luja´ n, Ben Ray Smith (TX) ago, a devastating earthquake in Haiti NOT VOTING—19 Eshoo Marino Smith (WA) killed hundreds of thousands of people. Estes (KS) Massie Smucker Brady (TX) Long Rooney, Thomas Still today, our neighbor is suffering Evans McCarthy Speier Castro (TX) McCollum J. Farenthold McCaul Stefanik Cummings Noem Roybal-Allard from the remnants of that disaster. Ferguson McClintock Stewart Dunn Pingree Scalise But instead of extending American Fleischmann McEachin Taylor Hoyer Poe (TX) Takano hospitality to Haitians, the President Fortenberry McHenry Thornberry Kind Reichert Tsongas Foster McMorris Titus Lewis (GA) Vela cursed them out, laying bare his racist Frankel (FL) Rodgers Torres intention to destroy the fundamental ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Frelinghuysen McNerney Trott ideals of our immigration policy. The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Gabbard Meadows Wagner Mr. Speaker, the American Dream Garamendi Meng Walden the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- must remain open to anyone from any- Garrett Messer Walker ing. Gianforte Mitchell Walorski where who wants to come here for any Gibbs Moolenaar Walters, Mimi b 1752 reason, especially if they are seeking Gonzalez (TX) Mooney (WV) Walz Goodlatte Moore Wasserman So the Journal was approved. refuge from disease, famine, or oppres- Gosar Moulton Schultz The result of the vote was announced sion, just as generations have come Gowdy Mullin Waters, Maxine as above recorded. here in our history. Granger Murphy (FL) Weber (TX) Griffith Nadler Webster (FL) PERSONAL EXPLANATION The diversity visa program does just Grothman Napolitano Welch Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, due to that. It helps people—particularly the Guthrie Newhouse Westerman inclement weather, I am unavoidably pre- African diaspora—achieve the Amer- Handel Norman Williams ican Dream. Harper Nunes Wilson (FL) vented from voting on today’s legislation. Had Harris O’Rourke Wilson (SC) I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on We must protect the diversity visa Hartzler Olson Womack rollcall No. 23, ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 24, ‘‘yea’’ program and not sacrifice ourselves to Heck Palmer Yarmuth on rollcall No. 25, and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 26. the false promise of America-first na- Hensarling Panetta Yoho Higgins (LA) Pelosi Young (IA) f tionalism. Mr. Speaker, we are a nation of in- CONGRATULATING MAYOR BRUNO NAYS—185 clusion. We are a nation of open-armed CARNOVALE ON MORE THAN 50 freedom for all people, not just Nor- Adams Coffman Gohmert YEARS OF SERVICE Amash Cohen Gomez wegians. The President may speak for Babin Conaway Gottheimer (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania the alt-right, but he does not speak for Barraga´ n Connolly Graves (GA) asked and was given permission to ad- Bass Correa Graves (LA) America. Bera Costa Graves (MO) dress the House for 1 minute and to re- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bergman Costello (PA) Green, Al vise and extend his remarks.) GIANFORTE). Members are reminded to Beyer Crawford Green, Gene Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. refrain from engaging in personalities Biggs Crist Grijalva Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratu- Bishop (GA) Crowley Gutie´rrez toward the President. late Emporium Borough Mayor Bruno Bishop (MI) Culberson Hanabusa f Blackburn Curbelo (FL) Hastings Carnovale on his upcoming retirement Blum Curtis Herrera Beutler after more than 50 years of service to b 1800 Bost Davis, Danny Hice, Jody B. the community. Boyle, Brendan DeFazio Higgins (NY) TAX REFORM F. Delaney Hill Mayor Carnovale first served as a Brady (PA) Denham Holding council person for 18 years, then as (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given Brooks (AL) DeSantis Hudson civil service chairperson for the Empo- permission to address the House for 1 Brownley (CA) Doyle, Michael Hurd minute and to revise and extend his re- Buck F. Jackson Lee rium Borough Police Department for 4 Burgess Emmer Jayapal years, and, most recently, as mayor be- marks.) Capuano Espaillat Jenkins (KS) ginning in 1988. Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise Carbajal Esty (CT) Jenkins (WV) It was 1966 when Bruno Carnovale ran today to talk about the benefits that Ca´ rdenas Faso Johnson (OH) Carter (GA) Fitzpatrick Johnson, E. B. for office with the goal of finding a so- many Americans across the country Castor (FL) Flores Jones lution to continual flooding problems are already seeing from the Tax Cuts Cheney Foxx Jordan near Oak Street. He stuck around long and Jobs Act. Clark (MA) Fudge Katko after that goal was achieved. After hearing leaders of the Demo- Clarke (NY) Gaetz Keating Cleaver Gallagher Khanna Mayor Carnovale grew up in cratic Party call $1,000 ‘‘crumbs,’’ I Clyburn Gallego Kihuen Johnsonburg, but he has had connec- wanted to make sure my colleagues on

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17JA7.024 H17JAPT1 H456 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 the other side of the aisle understood While we can be proud of the progress Esche; the amazing Comets fans; and that our tax reform and relief plan is we have made, clearly there is more the greater Utica community, whose more than just crumbs to over 2 mil- that needs to be done, including crack- hospitality showcased the enthusiasm lion Americans. ing down on the demand side of the and warmth of our region. Immediately following the passage of equation and holding websites account- Our entire community is thrilled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we saw an able for advertising sex with juveniles. that AHL has again awarded the 2018 outpouring of businesses announce Mr. Speaker, I will continue to make All-Star game to the Utica Comets, they would offer bonuses to their em- this effort a priority and work with law and it is my hope that fans across the ployees, and some even increased their enforcement, victims service groups, United States and Canada will come to wages. This money was instantly in- and other stakeholders to end human Utica to see great hockey and to enjoy vested back into American workers. trafficking. the great spirit of our community. I would like to see one of my col- f f leagues from the other side of the aisle come to Mississippi and see the re- FINDING LEGISLATIVE SOLUTIONS HONORING THE LIFE OF STANLEY sponse they get after they tell the Lev- FOR DREAMERS JOHN KACZOROWSKI ins and the Ladners in Saucier, Mis- (Mrs. LAWRENCE asked and was (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and sissippi, that $1,000 is only crumbs. I given permission to address the House was given permission to address the promise you they would only say it for 1 minute.) House for 1 minute and to revise and once. Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise extend his remarks.) As we go into 2018, I will continue today to urge Congress to move quick- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- highlighting real stories of Mississippi ly on finding a legislative solution for er, I rise today to remember the life of businesses that are benefiting from our DREAMers before January 19. Mr. Stanley John Kaczorowski, who new Tax Code. With every passing day that Congress passed away on December 23 at the age f delays action from now until March 5, of 78. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN approximately 122 people will lose their Mr. Kaczorowski dedicated much of DACA protection. We cannot forget his life to public service in our Nation’s (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given about the consequences that DACA ter- judicial system. Originally from New permission to address the House for 1 mination will have on women and their Jersey, Mr. Kaczorowski graduated minute.) Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, this families. from Seton Hall University Law School Mr. Speaker, 53 percent of active Friday, the Federal Government runs before being hired as the assistant DACA recipients are women. As the out of money. We owe the American prosecutor for Union County, New Jer- vice chair of the Democratic Women’s people a long-term solution to keep the sey. As assistant prosecutor, he tried Working Group, I am here to say that government open. his first murder trial at the age of 25. Democrats insist that this solution we need to represent all women and After a number of years with the address the urgent issues facing the their families. All women just want a prosecutor’s office in New Jersey, he American people, those we represent. better future for themselves and their moved with his family to Georgia’s That means long-term funding for the children. Without safety from deporta- First Congressional District, specifi- Children’s Health Insurance Program; tion, families will be torn apart. Many cally Skidaway Island. Here, he contin- funding for communities fighting the DREAMers now have children of their ued his dedication to public service by deadly opioid epidemic; funding for the own. serving on the Chatham County Board VA Choice Program so that our heroic It is time for Congress to act. I am of Elections. veterans get the care they need and de- standing here today speaking for He is survived by his wife, Carole, of serve; passing the Dream Act; and pro- women in this country. 30 years, along with a number of chil- viding additional disaster recovery f dren, grandchildren, and great grand- children. Mr. Kaczorowski will be funds for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE ALL- missed. Islands, Texas, Florida, and Colorado. STAR GAME I urge my Republican colleagues to f (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given be sure that these issues are addressed 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE in the continuing resolution. Work permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her re- FOUNDING OF LOUISBURG, KAN- with the Democrats. Let’s get this SAS done for the American people. marks.) Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise (Mr. YODER asked and was given f today to celebrate the Utica Comets of permission to address the House for 1 NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN the American Hockey League, the minute and to revise and extend his re- TRAFFICKING PREVENTION team that has been selected to host the marks.) MONTH AHL All-Star game on Sunday, Janu- Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I rise (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given ary 28, through Monday, January 29, at today to celebrate the 150th anniver- permission to address the House for 1 the Adirondack Bank Center in our sary of the founding of Louisburg, Kan- minute and to revise and extend his re- own home city at the Utica Memorial sas. marks.) Auditorium. Today, Louisburg kicks off its cele- Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, January Central New York has a strong hock- bration at Louisburg City Hall, and al- is National Slavery and Human Traf- ey tradition, from the AHL’s Comets though I cannot be there, I am honored ficking Prevention Month. and Binghamton Devils to the classic to join in the celebration of this com- With as many as 25 million people powerhouse teams of the past, the leg- munity I have the privilege of rep- enslaved worldwide, human trafficking endary Clinton Comets. resenting in Congress. Congratulations is an abhorrent practice that has be- Many other collegiate hockey teams to Mayor Marty Southard, City Man- come one of the most important human hail from our region: the Hamilton Col- ager Nathan Law, and all the commu- rights issues of our time. lege Continentals; my own home alma nity leaders who have come together to Here in the United States, there are mater, the Colgate Raiders; and the recognize the 150th anniversary. an estimated 100,000 minors at risk of Utica College Pioneers. Founded in 1868, Louisburg is a town being trafficked. We have taken posi- Fans are passionate for hockey in the of wonderful history, great people, out- tive, bipartisan action on a number of Mohawk Valley and Southern Tier, standing public schools, booming busi- bills—18 this past year, Mr. Speaker— which the AHL recognized by awarding nesses, and beautiful parks and lakes. to combat trafficking, fight child abuse the Utica Comets with the 2015 All- Louisburg is home to a number of and exploitation, support and protect Star game. The success of this event small businesses that have contributed victims, and strengthen law enforce- was, in large part, due to the Comets to its success and growth. ment’s ability to go after the traf- organization, including former Na- One of my favorite stops each fall is fickers. tional Hockey League goalie Rob the Louisburg Cider Mill. Brooke and I

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:09 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.083 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H457 always have a great time watching the vise and extend their remarks and in- and at the time of making the request girls choose pumpkins, enjoy cider clude extraneous material on the sub- for consideration of deferred action donuts, and take in all the fun fall ac- ject of my Special Order. with USCIS. tivities. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Fifth, they had no lawful status on I am proud to represent Louisburg objection to the request of the gen- June 15, 2012. resident Joe Steffy of Poppin’ Joe’s tleman from Texas? Sixth, they are currently in school, Gourmet Kettle Korn, started in 2005. There was no objection. have graduated or obtained a certifi- As a young man with Down syndrome Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I cate of completion from high school, and autism, Joe has testified before speak tonight on the issue of the DACA have obtained a general equivalency Congress as a small-business leader, program. development—GED—certificate, or are and I had the pleasure of meeting him In 2012, President Obama issued an an honorably discharged veteran of the on Capitol Hill. executive action to allow 800,000 young Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the Mr. Speaker, these small businesses people, known as DACA kids, to remain United States. are just two examples of what makes in the United States. These are young And, seventh, they have not been Louisburg great. Congratulations to immigrants who were brought here at convicted of a felony, significant mis- Louisburg, and I look forward to an- an early age by their parents, people demeanor, or three or more mis- other great 150 years. who had no choice in whether to come demeanors, and did not otherwise pose to the United States, but, for many, a threat to national security or public f this is the only home and only Nation safety. TAX PLAN GOOD FOR OUR they have ever known. This addresses two of the common ECONOMY These young people now face the questions or, sometimes, criticisms threat of deportation if Congress does that you hear about the DACA pro- (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given not act as soon as possible. And cer- permission to address the House for 1 gram, which, first, is the idea that tainly, by March 5, 800,000 young people some of these folks are criminals. Well, minute and to revise and extend his re- will become subject to deportation. Al- marks.) it makes very clear in these require- ready, there has been a cost to Con- ments that that cannot be the case. Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, we gress’ inaction. Every day, 122 of these heard last week about $1,000 being And then, second, this idea that, hey, folks become subject to deportation. these folks, if they wanted to, they crumbs and how the Tax Cuts and Jobs We all understand in this body the Act doesn’t really mean anything for could have just become citizens. Again, long history of immigration to the number five was: had no lawful status normal people. United States and the incredible con- Where I come from, this means a lot on June 15, 2012, when the program tributions that immigrants from commenced. to people. $100 bills and $50 bills adding around the world have made to our Na- up to $1,000 is real money to real peo- These are energetic, hardworking tion. These are people from Germany, folks that we can be very proud of who ple, maybe not in San Francisco, but in Ireland, Latin America, Africa, and my district and a lot of places in this are making significant contributions Asia. From literally every corner of to American society. country. the globe, people have come here lend- The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is work- Congress must act—and we should ing their talents, their energy, their act this week—to come up with a ing. These dollars are coming home. I creativity, and their passion to making just read today that Apple is going to DACA solution, to make sure that no sure that the United States remains more of these kids are subject to depor- repatriate billions of dollars and pay the greatest Nation on Earth. That is $38 billion of new taxes because they tation, that their lives are no longer the case with the DACA kids. left in the balance, and that their fu- see a fair tax rate, and they want to Today, I am joined by several of my come back and reinvest in America tures are secure. These are folks who colleagues who are going to share some are in college, who have graduated and once again. That is $38 billion for the stories about DACA recipients, their good of the economy that may not have gone into different fields, dif- lives, and the contributions they are ferent professions, teachers and many have come back home, but now will, making in our American communities because now we have a tax rate that is other different professions that are rep- and in American life. resented by the DACA students now. friendly to the people who provide jobs But before I yield to my first col- Congress must act to make sure that and make the economy happen in this league, I want to run through, for a they can stay in the country. country. minute, the requirements for somebody Mr. Speaker, I don’t know anybody Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- to be a DACA recipient. This has some- woman from California (Ms. who would step over a dollar instead of times been, obviously, a very pas- ´ stopping to pick it up. These aren’t BARRAGAN). sionate, sometimes heated debate Ms. BARRAGA´ N. Mr. Speaker, I crumbs on the ground. These are the about what should happen with the thank the gentleman for yielding. things that make America strong again DACA recipients and whether the Con- Mr. Speaker, the DREAMers issue, and our economy good again. They are gress should even commit itself to DACA recipients, is very personal for not just merely crumbs that elitists in coming up with a DACA solution. me. My district is 70 percent Latino, San Francisco or coastal counties in Whether it is people making comments and I have an estimated 8,000 DACA re- California think don’t mean anything. on television or sometimes comments cipients. I also have a cousin who is a We are on the right track with this. you read online, it is clear that there is recipient of DACA. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will mean a lot of misinformation out there— It is heartbreaking to hear the sto- more for Americans and their pocket- sometimes, willful misinformation— ries of recipients who are living in un- books, lower taxes, and a better econ- about who these people are. certainty, living in fear, and who tell omy. So I want to read real quickly the re- you firsthand of the sense of urgency f quirements for somebody to be a DACA that they feel. It is a sense of urgency recipient. DACA that, frankly, I don’t feel is happening b 1815 here in Congress. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under First, they were under the age of 31 Now, I will talk to my colleagues the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- as of June 15, 2012. across the aisle, and they will tell me: uary 3, 2017, the gentleman from Texas Second, they came to the United ‘‘I support a solution. I want to do (Mr. CASTRO) is recognized for 60 min- States before reaching their 16th birth- something to help DACA recipients.’’ utes as the designee of the minority day. But we can’t get a vote. The leadership leader. Third, they have continuously re- will not give us a vote on the Dream GENERAL LEAVE sided in the United States since June Act. They won’t give us a vote on any Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I 15, 2007, up to the present time. legislation that involves DACA. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Fourth, they were physically present Just today, we had White House bers may have 5 legislative days to re- in the United States on June 15, 2012, Chief of Staff Kelly come in to meet

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.084 H17JAPT1 H458 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 with members of the Hispanic Caucus study journalism and political science. ample, which is a DACA fix, and wheth- to talk about this issue. We continue Lisa was sitting at her college gradua- er it should be paired with anything to hear that the President is com- tion ceremony on the day that Presi- else, like, if we are going to pass a mitted to finding a fix, yet he is using dent Obama announced the DACA pro- DACA bill, what is the price to pay for DACA recipients as a political pawn, a gram, June 15, 2012. that? That is the common debate. political pawn to get a wall that he Her work permit has enabled her to What is the President, or what is the said Mexico would pay for. take out a mortgage, buy a car, get a majority, going to demand for that? Frankly, as a member of the Home- job, pay taxes, renew her driver’s li- But as Congresswoman TORRES men- land Security Committee, I know that cense, and repay six figures—about tioned, I would just point out that that putting money into a wall is not the $114,000—of student loans used to fund 83 percent support among the Amer- best use of our dollars. her Northwestern University degree. ican people is not 83 percent only if you This issue is urgent; it is real. These Today, Lisa is a communications as- build a wall. The American people are people’s lives. They are doctors, sociate at a nonprofit. As a reporter, don’t say: We support the DACA kids, they are nurses, and they are teachers. Lisa’s work has been published in The but only if you build a wall across the In my very district, I have a DACA Washington Post, Huffington Post, San United States of America. They say: recipient named Roque Pech. He was Antonio Express-News, Boulder Daily We support the DACA kids, and we my guest for the State of the Union Camera, The Denver Post, and several want to make sure that those kids can last year, somebody who is now teach- other places. Her story is just one story stay and continue to live in the United ing our children, somebody who is giv- of the incredible folks who are part of States of America. ing back to our community. the DACA program that are contrib- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman DACA recipients are good folks. They uting to the greatness of our Nation. from California (Mr. COSTA). are our neighbors. They are our Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I thank the friends. They are our family members. woman from California (Mrs. TORRES). gentleman from Texas for yielding. There is overwhelming support, on a Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, we have Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stand bipartisan basis, to give them the pro- waited too long to protect the DREAM- with the DREAMers, both those living tections that they need and deserve. ers. This is unacceptable to me and to throughout the great San Joaquin Val- Members of our military who are serv- the vast majority of Americans. ley whom I have the honor and the ing are also DACA recipients. My Republican colleagues say that privilege to represent, as well as those I urge us all to come together to find we have until March to fix this issue, across the entire United States. We in a solution, so that we can deliver on but that is simply not true. 16,287 the valley—as we like to say—and providing the protections that DACA DREAMers have lost their protection throughout our Nation are, let us re- member, a nation of immigrants, past recipients so urgently need and so ur- since September. For those DREAMers, and present. gently want, and stop making this a the deadline has already passed. So we know the integral role, both political football so that we can also This is not a partisan issue. I would historically and today, that immi- like to remind my colleagues that the move on to other issues. grants have played throughout the Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Dream Act is a bipartisan bill. Unfor- great history of our Nation in terms of before I bring up my next colleague, tunately, the Republican leadership the development of our economy and Congresswoman BARRAGA´ N talked and the White House have not acted in our communities. The contributions about the incredible DREAMers, DACA good faith. They have politicized this that have been made are the story of recipients that are in her district, and issue. They have backed themselves to America. And our DREAMers, these I have many in my district. I represent the wall. They are holding the fate of young immigrants, also make immense a very large city in Texas, the city of DREAMers hostage. contributions, and their story is a part San Antonio—I have the main San An- They say that they want to help of America’s story. tonio district—and you can imagine DREAMers, but then they say they will It is estimated that roughly 685,000 of that we have our fair share of DACA re- only help DREAMers in exchange for our Nation’s workers, our DREAMers, cipients in San Antonio. border security, demanding that we with protections through the Deferred I want to read, really quickly, the give up on our commitment to keeping Action for Childhood Arrivals, or story of just one of them. Her name is families together, ending the Diversity DACA, program, that if we, in fact, re- Lisa. Visa program, knowing that these are move them as some are maybe sug- Lisa is a first-generation American poison pills. gesting, it would impact over $460 bil- who immigrated to the United States If Republicans truly want to help lion to our Nation’s economy, to our from Canada in October 1996 at the age DREAMers, Democrats stand ready. If GDP. Think about that. of 6. Lisa learned she had, unknow- Republicans want to compromise on a In my home State of California, it is ingly, overstayed her visa on December comprehensive immigration reform estimated that there are over 193,000 19, 2010, just a day after the DREAM bill, we are ready to do that, too. DREAMers who are currently legal, Act stalled in the Senate, when she re- We can talk about all of the changes who are working and contributing with ceived, in the mail, a notice to appear to our immigration system that Repub- these DACA protections, and that re- in immigration court, which is the first licans want at the same time that we moving them from the workforce in step in deportation proceedings. talk about how we bring 11 million peo- California would cost an estimated She went to elementary, middle, and ple, undocumented people, out of the $11.6 billion to the GDP of California. high school in San Antonio. During shadows and on a pathway to citizen- Does this make any sense? No. that time, she was a Girl Scout, logged ship. But the issue of DREAMers and But the DREAMers also serve in our more than 700 hours of community comprehensive immigration reform military, protecting our Nation both at service during her high school years, should simply be kept separate. home and abroad, in harm’s way. They and spearheaded a fundraiser that Show some leadership. President are our friends. They are our neigh- raised $10,000 to help pay for the bone Trump says he wants a ‘‘bill of love.’’ bors. They are deacons in our local marrow transplant of a young leu- So do I and so do my colleagues. churches, and many of them are stu- kemia patient whom she had never Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, dents, hoping to contribute to the bet- met. the Congresswoman was talking about terment of America. They, too, want to In 2008, she graduated from a San An- the support for DACA, and it is true be a part—and they are, in fact—of the tonio high school with summa cum that surveys consistently show that American Dream. laude honors, ranking in the top 6 per- the American people support the DACA In my district alone, we have over 600 cent of her class. She spent the sum- kids at about 83 percent or so. That is DREAMers at the University of Cali- mer working as a congressional intern an incredible, overwhelming majority fornia, Merced, and more than that at for the United States House of Rep- support for this program. my alma mater, Fresno State Univer- resentatives, right here—for my prede- She mentioned the possible tradeoff. sity. cessor, Charlie Gonzalez—before head- There has been this argument that we But these DREAMers are young men ing to Northwestern University to should pass a clean Dream Act, for ex- and women. They are not just numbers.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.086 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H459 These are people. They are people, just, and commonsense immigration Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I many of whom we have trusted to be a policy. Let’s face it, our immigration thank the gentleman for being a cham- part of our country, to uphold its word, system is broken. I will continue to pion on this issue. when they basically enrolled to be a work on a bipartisan basis for com- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman part of the DACA program. prehensive immigration reform more from Florida (Mr. SOTO). Just today, I spoke to two DREAM- broadly so that we don’t end up back Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I thank Con- ers in my office. One of them is a re- right where we are here today in bick- gressman CASTRO for his great leader- markable young person, currently get- ering and in partisan, piecemeal, and ship on this issue. ting her Ph.D. in physics—she is 27 often contradictory fashion that does I want to take a moment to talk years old—at the University of Cali- nothing to fix our broken immigration about the story of Mariana Castro. fornia, Merced, focusing her research system. Mariana is going to be interning for us on solar energy. We must improve the dialogue and this year, and she is an ambitious b 1830 the debate. This problem is very solv- young DREAMer from Florida. able. It really is. Let’s get past the po- In 2005, Mariana left Lima, Peru, at Just think about this: helping Amer- the age of 10 with her mother, leaving ica with the next generation of our en- litical posturing, let’s fix DACA and her father and brothers behind for a ergy development. provide support for our DREAMers, safer life. Her name is Bo. She hopes to work in let’s move on in the second phase, She was in the high school IB pro- renewable energy when she gets her which the President has suggested, and gram. Not until the 10th grade did she Ph.D., but now with the possible re- let’s work on the other elements. We realize that regardless of her excellent moval of DACA, her future is uncer- are for border security. It is important. tain. She came here when she was 3 We all support border security. Let’s do grades and involvement in hundreds of years old. Her DACA protections expire the other things that are a part of fix- hours of community service, her un- in less than 1 year. ing this broken immigration system. documented status would be a hurdle Another DREAMer I spoke to today Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman to pursuing higher education. was a student body president while from Texas for recognizing me. A few months before graduation, working on his bachelor’s degree at Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I DACA—Deferred Action for Childhood Fresno State, my alma mater. His thank the gentleman, Congressman Arrivals—was a miracle. She would now be able to provide for her family, name is Pedro. He has graduated now. COSTA, for his remarks. He made sev- He has earned his master’s degree in eral very important points. One of drive, and no longer live in the shad- public policy and urban affairs and is them was the economic benefits of the ows. Mariana enrolled in the University of contributing to the economy of our DREAMer population, the DACA popu- Florida, but faced severe financial dif- valley and to our State. His DACA pro- lation, on their communities and how ficulties due to her status. As her only tections expire within months. not only for California and his district, way to higher education, she tempo- Think about that. Think about the but for so many other parts of the rarily paused her education and fought gravity of these two students, Bo and country where you do have DACA re- for tuition equity in the State of Flor- Pedro. In less than a year, they don’t cipients, it would be a real economic ida. I had the honor of having a role in know if they are going to be here. This blow to deport these folks, to uproot that, having been in the Florida Senate is their country, as far as they are con- them from the communities and sim- at the time when we passed instate tui- cerned. ply get them out of here. It would be tion along with a bill that I had that Our DREAMers have shared stories an economic blow to the economies of admitted DREAMers into The Florida time and time again of uncertainty and those cities and towns and States and, Bar. This would spark her passion for fear that is gripping their families and of course, to our Nation. social justice. our communities as they are forced to The second thing that I thought was Throughout her time at UF, she uti- wait and see if the only home that they very important is really the human lized her voice to speak for immigrant have ever known, this country, will element that right now, as you can rights and human rights by taking sev- keep its word when they enrolled in the imagine, these 800,000 young people are eral leadership positions within DACA program and create the protec- watching the United States Congress. Chispas, the only student-led immi- tions that allow them to stay here and Their parents, their brothers, their sis- grant advocacy organization at UF. ultimately become citizens. ters, everybody who loves them real- That is the question. That is what we She has helped start programs that izes that their future hangs in the bal- provide training for professional staff are trying to achieve. ance. They are living in fear and in- So I stand here today to say to my under student affairs about relevant credible anxiety wondering whether colleagues, as Members of the Con- immigration laws that affect students they are going to be allowed to stay in gress, we all take an oath every 2 as well. what is for most of them the only place years. We swear to protect and defend She has helped raise thousands of they have ever known as home. the Constitution of the United States dollars for Out of the Shadows, a schol- It would be like deciding that I am from all enemies, foreign and domestic, arship specifically for undocumented going to go live in Egypt or live in Uru- and to promote, guess what, the gen- students in Florida that she oversaw guay or anywhere else. I simply have eral welfare for the good of our coun- for 3 years. no connection to those places as home. try. She spent a semester working for the Well, that is what this is all about, That is what these young people are Florida Senate and has also worked as promoting the most positive things facing if this Congress refuses to act. a Know Your Rights trainer for the that can be a part of our country. That is what they are facing now. Florida Immigrant Coalition, where These DREAMers are a part of that. So Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, the gen- she was able to educate the immigrant this has to be a part of our permanent tleman is absolutely correct. That is community about their rights in the solution. why this debate is so important and United States through mobile con- Eighty-six percent of the people in that is why we must come together not sulates. this country support providing legal just on behalf of Bo and Pedro, as I Due to her status, she is unable to designation for these DREAMers, and cited their examples, but for the qualify for loans and only qualifies to it is imperative that we do the right 800,000-plus DREAMers across this be eligible for a very limited amount of thing. This is America. I will continue country and their families. scholarships. Mariana has been paying to work with my colleagues on the This is just good common sense. It is for her education out of pocket, work- Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the right thing to do and it is the thing ing 20 to 30 hours during school and 50- other Members of Congress in a bipar- that we must do to move our Nation on plus hours during school breaks. tisan fashion to ensure that we do the a positive track. Her only close relative in the States, right thing. This is the American way. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman her mother, has been undergoing dif- More than just protecting these for all his hard work. I am honored to ficult medical procedures, including young people, America needs a stable, be a part of this Special Order. treatment for human papillomavirus

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Mr. Speaker, I thank the by the end of the week, hopefully; and law school to continue her fight for im- gentleman for giving me that oppor- a lot of people, I think, who may not migrant families across the Nation. tunity. have followed the volleying and the But if the DACA program doesn’t exist, Florida has every color in the rain- back and forth for a while are won- if DREAMers aren’t given their rights, bow, every religion, every background. dering why this is such a crisis now. then she will never be able to practice Where you have Mickey Mouse, you We know the immediate answer, law under Florida law. tend to have a lot of folks around the which is, if we get to March 5, there are I am proud to announce that Mariana world who are familiar with Orlando. 800,000 of these young people who will will be completing a congressional in- So we have Haitians who are DREAM- be deportable, subject to deportation, ternship in my office this semester. ers. We have Peruvians who are who are part of the DACA program. Al- In Florida, we have 92,000 individuals DREAMers. We have folks from Viet- ready, every day that passes, 122 more who would be eligible for DACA, 92,000 nam and from Laos who are DREAM- become deportable. DREAMers, and I have met so many of ers. We have folks from every con- There was an opportunity a few years them. They are ambitious. They are at- tinent other than Antarctica. ago to deal not only with this part of tending college. They are starting I want to make this point: the law the immigration issue, but to achieve small businesses. They are joining our makes all the difference in these what is called comprehensive immigra- military. They are the very best of statuses. tion reform. And by ‘‘comprehensive,’’ what this Nation has to offer. Their I am of Puerto Rican descent. My fa- that just means that you are dealing struggles have shaped them. Their ob- ther was born on the island, so, there- not just with one part of immigration, stacles have made them better, sharp- fore, he is a citizen by a statute. We but you are dealing with all of the dif- er, and hungrier for it. have a large Puerto Rican population, ferent issues associated with immigra- We need to encourage these new where most of my constituents who are tion. American DREAMers, much like so from the island are only citizens be- So it was DACA, but it was also many generations before them, in fact, cause of an act passed over 100 years issues with visas, like tech visas and the generations of ancestors of so ago. agricultural workers. It was dealing many who occupy the seats in this We also have a huge amount of Cuban with the parents of the DREAMers, for Chamber. The time for action is now. Americans. Because of wet foot, dry example. We want to have a clean Dream Act. foot policy, and because they were es- And that bill that passed through the That is our priority. But at the very caping tyranny, they are citizens. Senate with 68 votes, a wide majority least, rather than talk about shut- So a law makes all the difference, in the Senate in 2014, it came over to downs, let’s talk about solutions. and we know that for a fact and we live the House and, based on public reports There is a bill in the Senate. It is not it every day in Florida, and that is and what the Members of Congress had perfect. There are things in there that what these kids need. The law needs to stated their support would be for or I really don’t like at all and that I be on their side because it is the right against that bill, there was a majority, know a lot of the members on the Con- thing to do. A law makes all the dif- over 218 Members—again, based on pub- gressional Hispanic Caucus don’t like— ference in these families’ stories and lic reports; we never took the vote, but in the Graham bill, along with Senator these kids’ opportunities. based on public reports—who said that DURBIN—but it is a compromise and it Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman they basically would have supported a is a start. again for giving me this opportunity. bill like that. I challenge for them to put it on the Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, At the time, Speaker Boehner refused floor, have a vote, and send it over to there are people of European descent, to put that bill on the floor for a vote the House. And then I challenge Speak- of Asian descent, certainly of Latin because of something called a Hastert er RYAN to put this bill, whatever American descent, and of African de- rule. The Hastert rule is basically an comes over from the Senate, on the scent who are part of the DACA pro- informal rule that says that the Speak- floor. Let’s put together amendments. gram. So I am glad that the gentleman er of the House won’t put a piece of leg- Let’s take the very best of our debate, went through the variety, the diversity islation on the floor for a vote unless of our ideas in this august Chamber, of the people in his area who are part that piece of legislation already has and let’s put forward a product that of this program. the support of a majority of the major- deals with DREAMers, that deals with Now, bear in mind, my grandmother ity. And at that time, the piece of leg- TPS, that deals with border security, was from Mexico. My grandmother islation, even though it probably had and let’s put it on the desk of the came here around 1922 as a 6-year-old 225 or 230 supporters in Congress, a President. Let’s dare the President not orphan. I remember a few years back, clear majority to pass, didn’t have over to sign something that could be the this professional genealogist for a pub- 50 percent support of the Republican embodiment of a generational oppor- lication looked at my family’s history Conference, which represented the ma- tunity to resolve so many issues that because we had never formally looked jority party. are so important to both parties. it up, and she found the documents of Now, my last point on this, and I Mr. Speaker, let us not talk about when my grandmother came to the know you know this, but when a shutdowns. Let us talk about solutions. country. I remember there was a box in Speaker governs with the Hastert rule, I am honored to be here today with the form that said, ‘‘Purpose.’’ In other oftentimes the will of the majority is Congressman CASTRO to do just that. words, the purpose for why she was ignored in this House of Representa- Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I coming. And it said, ‘‘To live.’’ tives, but it also does something very thank Congressman SOTO for his won- I mean, that is how easy it was back insidious. It allows about 25 percent of derful words. He also brought up a few then around 1922 to come to the United this body to control 100 percent of the important things that I think we need States, to live in this Nation. legislation that comes through here. to remember. So I thank the gentleman for bring- The first is this issue of DREAMers, b 1845 ing up the history and the context be- or undocumented immigrants, is often It obviously has become much tough- cause this Congress and this country in the American debate reduced to the er since then. It just speaks to the missed an incredible opportunity in idea that all of these folks are Mexican wonderful, incredible diversity of peo- 2014 to deal not only with the DACA or from Mexico, when, in fact, it is ac- ple who have come here from different issue, but also with the many other tually a very diverse group of folks places around the world. issues associated with immigration. So who are in the category of DREAMers And then Congressman SOTO men- I thank Congressman SOTO. or who are part of the DACA program. tioned one other important thing, Now I yield to Congressman CORREA, So I would like to ask Mr. SOTO to which is the historical context by a wonderful new Member from Cali- describe the community that he rep- which we find ourselves in this place. fornia, and welcome him.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.089 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H461 Mr. CORREA. I thank my colleague futures hang in the balance, depending of Glen Cove, Long Island. He teamed from Texas. on what this Congress does or does not up with another Italian guy. He started I represent Orange County, Cali- do. a law practice. He ended up running for fornia. I would like to say that Cali- Mr. CORREA. If the gentleman will city court judge, and he became the fornia is now the sixth largest economy yield. youngest judge in the history of New in the world. My home county of Or- Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Certainly. York State, at 28 years old. ange County, if it were a country Mr. CORREA. I would like to say, My father really lived a great Amer- today, would be the 32nd largest econ- they serve in our military. They are ican success story. He was a man who omy in the world. police officers, teachers, doctors, would proudly say ‘‘what a country’’ My district is exploding with jobs, nurses. They are part of our fabric. all the time. unemployment at a record low. We Mr. CASTRO of Texas. He is right. My father died 2 weeks before my have biotech, high-tech, tourism, home And they are part of a long legacy of election in 2016. As I went through his to Disney land, the Angels. We also immigrants to this country. papers, I saw his yearbook from St. have recycling, manufacturing. You The United States has this paradox- Dominic High School, when he was 18 name it, it is there. ical history when it comes to immigra- years old. They asked all the students: It is about Americans working hard; tion. We are, of course, very proudly a What’s your goal in life? Most people former immigrants, now Americans, nation of immigrants, but each wave of would talk about I want to become a also working hard; and new immi- immigrants has also faced its own lawyer or a doctor or an engineer, or I grants, like DACA students, DACA bouts with discrimination. want to do some sort of exotic travel. members of my community, also hold- When the Germans came here in the My father wrote: ‘‘My goal is to be a ing hands with all of us, working hard 1800s, they were said by some to be too real American.’’ to enrich our communities, our neigh- dirty to be considered Americans. The Now, I had seen that when I was a borhoods, our county, our State, and Irish were greeted in cities like Boston kid, and I thought: Boy, I can’t believe our Nation. and New York with signs that read how patriotic my father was as an 18- Today, DACA recipients, model im- ‘‘NINA,’’ no Irish need apply, for the year-old. migrants. Nobody in this body would jobs that were available. The Chinese But he died in 2016, in the middle of ever debate the fact that we want im- were excluded from our country for the Presidential campaign. A lot of the migrants who come to work hard, fol- decades. rhetoric that we are hearing now was low the laws, pay taxes, learn English, During World War II and the frenzy really hot then as well. I realize that and study hard. Those are model citi- that ensued, Japanese Americans, but my father was 18 years old in 1939 and zens that any nation in the world also Italian Americans and German Mussolini had teamed up with Hitler, would want, and we have them here in Americans, were interned, including in and Italian Americans here in the this country. my home State of Texas. United States of America were viewed Just a few weeks ago, my daughter In every generation Americans have as fascists or mafioso, and that dis- came home, 17 years old, from high also stood up and changed course and crimination was rife. school. Two of her best friends came become more welcoming for each of But the good people of this country with her, and they said: We want help, those groups, and I believe that, in this and people in this body and people like Mr. Congressman. You are a Congress- generation, in this time, this is part of my father held on to the basic, funda- man. We want some help. that shift, for Congress to finally ad- mental concepts of what makes Amer- And I said: What is the issue? dress this issue head-on and fully wel- ica work. What makes America great They said: We are both DACA stu- come these DACA kids as Americans are these basic, fundamental ideas. dents, and we are afraid. We are con- and pass legislation to do that. So, in dealing with the question of cerned. We want to go to college. We I thank Congressman CORREA for his DACA and with immigration, we have don’t know what is going to happen. words. to look at some basic, fundamental I didn’t have any answers for those I yield to Congressman SUOZZI, from American concepts. Let’s first remem- two young ladies, but, really, the an- the other side of the country, the won- ber that all immigrants, whether they swer I gave them was the same answer derful State of New York, a freshman are documented or undocumented, are I give all the DACA individuals, stu- Congressman. human beings and are entitled to be dents I meet in my district, which is: Mr. SUOZZI. Mr. Speaker, I thank treated with human respect and dig- Let me fight the fight for you in Wash- the gentleman so much for having us nity. ington, D.C. What you have got to do is here tonight. Based upon what he was The most fundamental concept in continue to study hard, continue to fol- just talking about, I am going to talk America is that all men and women are low the law, and don’t give up praying. about my father first. I am a first-gen- created equal—not all men and women I am convinced that, in this body, eration American. with a green card are created equal, there are enough people to vote for My father was brought to the United not all men and women who are citi- DACA students, to vote to change the States by his mother when he was 4 zens are created equal, not all men and laws. Why? Because it is the right years old. His father was already here. women from a particular country are thing to do. He came from Italy. His father was al- created equal. All human beings are This is a country of immigrants, and ready here working. He had joined the equal and should be treated with nobody, again, can debate the fact that U.S. Army during World War I and got human respect and dignity. these are good immigrants. These are his citizenship because of that, and my I am concerned that the rhetoric that good, hardworking folks who want a father was naturalized as a citizen be- we are facing right now, that the nega- shot. They don’t want a gift, but they cause of that. He was the first one in tivity that we are facing right now, want the opportunity to earn American the neighborhood to go to college, and that the uncertainty that we are facing citizenship. he then fought in World War II and got right now, that the outright assaults These folks have taken an oath, the the Distinguished Flying Cross with that we are facing in some cases right Pledge of Allegiance to our flag and three oak leaf clusters as a navigator now are causing so much anxiety in our country to defend it against for- on a B–24. our country, and it is diminishing our eign and local enemies. These folks are He came back after the war, and he status as a beacon of hope to the world. Americans in the true sense of the went to Harvard Law School on the GI That is the great thing about Amer- word. Let’s give them a shot, a true Bill. Imagine that, an Italian immi- ica. That is what makes America great shot, at being Americans. grant going to Harvard Law School on is that we are a beacon of hope to the Mr. CASTRO of Texas. I thank Con- the GI Bill in the 1940s. world. That beacon is being diminished gressman CORREA. He is right. The He was discriminated against as an by the rhetoric and by our failure to DACA kids are going to school with Italian American at the time—the gen- address this immigration crisis. our kids, are going to college with our tleman was just talking about that— This is not a new phenomenon. This kids, are in our workplaces. They are and he couldn’t get a job at a big law started in the 1980s when death squads people who are contributing and whose firm. So he went back to our hometown and civil wars and abject poverty

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.091 H17JAPT1 H462 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 forced people to flee from El Salvador things I did as mayor. We ended up the thorniest issues in American life no over the border into the United States bringing them indoors. If you didn’t matter where you go in the country. by the tens of thousands. Starting with get hired for the day, you could learn a But we are a nation of immigrants, President Reagan, through President skill, you could learn to speak English, and this is one way that we will gauge Bush and President Clinton and on, we you could learn about the cultural the soul of this Congress and of this haven’t enforced our borders for that norms of our community. We said: If Nation and determine whether we are entire time, and now 11 million people you play by the rules, we are going to going to continue to live up to the Na- in this country are suffering with this help you. If you break the rules, you tion that we strive to be, which is a na- uncertainty because we failed to en- are going to get in trouble. tion of immigrants, of people from dif- force our borders. The same guys that were on the ferent countries who have made such a I am all for securing our borders, but street corners now have their own busi- beautiful, incredible, strong and power- let’s return to being a beacon of hope nesses, they own their own homes, and ful nation, have crafted that Nation to- to the rest of the world, and let’s stop their children go to school with my gether. the suffering and the anxiety as we children. That is the American Dream. And I would just remind those who push people underground and we treat We have so much potential in this are against the DACA kids, who would them as nonhuman beings, entitled to country if we could unleash it for peo- argue for inaction, who argue that they human respect and human dignity. ple who want to work 6 days a week should get the hell out of here, that I believe that this is the greatest and go to church on Sunday, if only we this country has been blessed through- country on Earth, and I believe that could remove this anxiety and this out the generations that people from my dad knew that. He also knew that a threat that we are pushing people un- every corner on Earth have wanted to central part of our being the greatest derground and forcing them into an un- come to the United States of America. country on Earth is being that beacon derground economy and underground Fifty years ago, if you asked somebody of hope to so many people, that said to communities. If only we could lift this who was living in Europe or Asia or the tired and the poor yearning to back up again, we could accomplish so Latin America or anywhere else around breathe free: Come to our shores. much. the world where on Earth they would If we really want to make America Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I want to go if they were going to leave great again, we have to reclaim that thank the gentleman for reminding us their home country, the answer 50 mantle of being that beacon of hope. of something that is often lost in this years ago was very clearly the United I agree with all the wise comments conversation and debate, which is the States of America. that have been made by my colleagues fundamental humanity of the people There is a scarier day in this country here today that the votes do exist in that we are talking about. Whether than the day when everybody wants to this House to resolve this issue if we they have a green card, whether they come here. That is the day when no- could get a bill put on the floor. There are documented or undocumented, the body wants to come here. The chal- are so many groups, so many Demo- fact that we are talking about the lives lenge for all of us as legislators and ba- crats, so many Republicans meeting of human beings, too often that is lost sically as Americans is to make sure throughout this town on a regular in what is sometimes a contentious de- that when you ask that same question basis to try to find a compromise to bate. of somebody 50 years from now who is solve this problem—Democrats and Re- Mr. SUOZZI. Think about it. You are living abroad where on Earth they publicans—but because there is noth- a kid going to school, you are worried would want to go if they were going to ing on the floor, we can’t get the votes about taking tests. You are working leave their home country, that they presented in a public way. If it was put every day, you are worried about your still feel comfortable believing it is the on the floor, it would pass. We would job. You are worried somebody is sick United States of America. have DACA. We would have the Dream in your family. You are worried you Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Act. We would have solutions to border don’t have enough money to pay your of my time. security. bills. The normal concerns of life. Heap f We need to recognize that we are all on top of that a national debate that is THE MARCH FOR LIFE in this together, and we need to rise up treating you as a pariah and creating to the challenge to be the beacon of such anxiety to rip families apart. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under hope that we once were and still should Think about how challenging that the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- be to the world. must be for those individuals, those uary 3, 2017, the gentleman from New Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. CASTRO for families that are facing that type of Jersey (Mr. SMITH) is recognized for 60 giving me the opportunity to speak. threat. minutes as the designee of the major- Mr. CASTRO of Texas. There is no ity leader. b 1900 question that for a lot of them, as you Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I talk to them, you can see what a soul- Speaker, it is my privilege and honor, thank the Congressman for sharing his crushing experience it is, and, as your as we approach the March for Life on dad’s life story and what this country dad wrote in his yearbook, I think Friday, to remember the infamous Su- meant to him and the importance of many of these kids have the same feel- preme Court decision that has resulted coming up with a solution, a fix, as ing. They want to be fully accepted as in the loss of some 60 million unborn soon as possible. real Americans, which they obviously babies and tens of millions of women Mr. SUOZZI. Mr. Speaker, I want feel part of this country, feel like it is who have been harmed. Sixty million bring up one thing I forgot to mention. home, but are not sure whether Amer- have been killed, a number that I was the young mayor of the city of ica accepts them. equates with the entire population of Glen Cove in 1994, and we had day Mr. SUOZZI. Mr. Speaker, I thank England, as a result of that very mis- workers from Central and South Amer- the gentleman for his leadership. guided and sad and tragic decision. ica gathering on the street corners Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, It is my honor, as we open up this seeking work. The community was di- just to make some closing remarks be- Special Order, to yield to Congress- vided. This was 1994. Just think how fore I yield back the balance of my woman JACKIE WALORSKI from Indiana, long ago this is now, 23 years ago. time, Congress has to take action now. a distinguished Member of this body One group saying: Get those people We can’t wait any longer for another who serves on the Ways and Means out of here. And other people saying: 122 DREAMers every day, DACA recipi- Committee. These poor guys are trying to live the ents, to become subject to deportation, Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise American Dream the same as your and certainly can’t get to March where today to celebrate life, to stand for the family did. 800,000 of the DACA kids will lose their idea that every human life is a gift I ended up setting up the first day- futures in America and become subject from God, and to join my colleagues in worker gathering spot anywhere on the to deportation. renewing our commitment to defend East Coast of the United States of The issue of immigration and border the inherent dignity of every person America in 1994. It was one of the first security, all of these things are among born or unborn.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.092 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H463 This week, we will vote on the Born- ‘‘And, by abortion, that father is told very clear. These are human beings. Alive Abortion Survivors Protection that he does not have to take any re- From the moment of conception, their Act, which says that a baby born after sponsibility at all for the child he has genetic makeup is unique from every a failed abortion attempt should be brought into the world. That father is other human being in the world and given the same medical care as a baby likely to put other women into the uniquely human. born any other way. same trouble. So abortion just leads to So how can we not consider those 1 The same day, hundreds of thousands more abortion. million human beings a year who lose of our fellow Americans will march on ‘‘Any country that accepts abor- their life to abortion not the greatest the Nation’s capital to celebrate the tion’’—Mother Theresa says—‘‘is not human rights challenge that faces us sanctity of life. Those who march for teaching its people to love, but to use here in the United States? life come from every corner of the Na- any violence to get what they want. When we have the March for Life in tion to be voices for the voiceless and This is why the great destroyer of love 2 days, we are going to see many people to defend the most vulnerable among and peace is abortion.’’ from the millennial generation, many us. Such compassion, their dedication The work of this body, Mr. Speaker, young people, who I think realize, be- to this worthy cause, gives us hope must be to correct this tragedy to pro- cause they have grown up and they that, through service and action, we tect the lives of those who cannot learn in their science class, that these, can foster a culture of life. speak for themselves. in fact, are 1 million human beings Mr. Speaker, each and every life is We hope and pray for those who stand every year who lose their life in the precious. That is why we must con- in darkness on this grievous loss of life United States. They realize the science tinue to be tireless in our work to de- and who have been advocates of abor- is clear. They are human beings. They fend the sanctity of life and to protect tion. Who would know the mind of God deserve the protection of this Congress. the unborn. regarding these 60 million precious We are going to deal with the issues Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. souls, that He may have given to some that they talked about last hour, and Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for of them the cure for cancer or Alz- then the Congress should turn its at- her very strong and powerful state- heimer’s or Parkinson’s or many other tention to ending that human rights ment. diseases? God is merciful, but we must abuse for those 1 million human beings every year who lose their life to elec- Mr. Speaker, I now yield to ROBERT recognize our own responsibilities and tive abortion right here in the United PITTENGER from North Carolina, who is affect for our own actions. the author of the No Abortion Bonds This week, we have the opportunity States. I want to thank the gentleman from Act, a bill that would close loopholes to outlaw the diabolical practice of New Jersey (Mr. SMITH) for his leader- in the Tax Code that allow abortion killing babies who survive an abortion, ship over the decades on this issue. The providers to finance new clinics and fa- something incredibly barbaric, by pass- struggle is not over. This human rights cilities with local bonds that are ex- ing the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors issue is not over, but hopefully, thank empt from Federal taxes. Congressman Protection Act. God, one day it will be. PITTENGER serves on the Financial I also urge my colleagues to join me Services Committee. in support of the No Abortion Bonds b 1915 Mr. PITTENGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Act, legislation I introduced to block Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. to speak on behalf of our Nation’s Planned Parenthood and other abor- Speaker, I thank Dr. HARRIS for his greatest tragedy. I would like to thank tion providers from using tax-exempt, very eloquent remarks and for remind- Chairman SMITH so much for his lead- taxpayer-backed bonds to finance their ing us that this is the greatest human ership over the past 35 years. He has abortion clinics. rights struggle on Earth. been unrelenting in his commitment Ours is a great cause, greater than Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentle- and support of life, and I have the deep- us, greater than this generation. It is a woman from North Carolina (Ms. est respect for him. battle for the very soul of what we FOXX), the chairwoman of the Edu- Today marks Roe v. Wade’s 45th an- stand for as a nation. cation and the Workforce Committee. niversary. Since that ignoble decision, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Ms. FOXX has been a lifelong leader on over 60 million precious, innocent un- Speaker, we do have several physicians the issue of life and, of course, in lead- born babies have been intentionally who serve in this Congress who are ership, and now as a full committee killed by abortions in the United very, very pro-life and very eloquent in chairman. I thank the gentlewoman for States. their defense of life. all she does on behalf of the unborn and In light of the anniversary and the I yield to Congressman ANDY HARRIS, their mothers each and every day. March for Life event, I would like to who is associated, obviously, with Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I thank the share the words of the late Mother Te- Johns Hopkins, the gentleman from gentleman for yielding. I want to join resa: Maryland. my colleagues who all thank the gen- ‘‘But I feel that the greatest de- Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I thank tleman tonight for the fantastic leader- stroyer of peace today is abortion, be- the gentleman for giving me the oppor- ship that he has given to this issue for cause it is a war against the child, a di- tunity to serve as the co-chair of the so many years. rect killing of the innocent child, mur- Pro-Life Caucus and to speak briefly Mr. Speaker, today I rise to affirm der by the mother herself. today on the anniversary of the Roe v. the dignity of the estimated 59 million ‘‘And if we accept that a mother can Wade decision. children whose lives have been termi- kill even her own child, how can we tell Mr. Speaker, for the last hour, those nated by abortion in the United States other people not to kill one another? of you who listened, and there are a lot since 1973. This Friday, tens of thou- ‘‘How do we persuade a woman not to of people watching who listened, was a sands of Americans will bear witness to have an abortion? As always, we must discussion about the humanity of indi- the value of the unborn at the 45th an- persuade her with love, and we remind viduals, the humanity of people here in nual March for Life, united in opposi- ourselves that love means to be willing America, and how we need to deal with tion to the life-degrading Supreme to give until it hurts. Jesus gave even it, how we need to respect it, how we Court decision, Roe v. Wade. His life to love us. need to take that humanity into con- The right to life is first among the ‘‘So the mother who is thinking of sideration. And we will. That had to do inalienable rights of the Nation’s Dec- abortion should be helped to love, that with the DREAMers. It was about laration of Independence. It is impera- is, to give until it hurts her plans or DACA. tive to safeguard life, liberty, and the her free time, to respect the life of her But for this hour, we are going to pursuit of happiness; those necessary child. The father of that child, whoever talk about 1 million human beings a conditions for people to flourish. Un- he is, must also give until it hurts.’’ year who lose their life through abor- fortunately, as evidenced by Roe v. Mother Theresa goes on to say: tion in the United States—one million Wade, our society too often values hap- ‘‘By abortion, the mother does not human beings per year. piness at the expense of human life. learn to love but kills even her own Now, why do I emphasize human However, amid this culture of death, child to solve her problems. beings? Because the science on this is the pro-life movement fights for life

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.095 H17JAPT1 H464 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 with love. And this year’s March for 44th March for Life. There are people Mr. Speaker, our Nation was founded Life theme, ‘‘Love Saves Lives,’’ truly like us, like Congressman SMITH, who on the universal principle that all peo- embodies the spirit of the pro-life have, for the past 35-plus years, been ple have a God-given right to life. movement. Look no further than the leading this challenge here. It was 35 ‘‘All’’ includes every single human 2,200 pregnancy centers across the years ago that I left my dream job as being, regardless of race, gender, or country dedicated to serving pregnant pastor of a local church to speak for age. Throughout our Nation’s history, women and new mothers. There are life in the halls of the State legislature we have continually fought to draw many in my district and I am very and end taxpayer-funded abortion. closer to this ideal. However, there is proud of them. In Michigan, we still have a law that still so much more work to do. These pregnancy centers empower says abortion is not lawful, but because Forty-five years ago, the Supreme women with life-affirming options and of Roe v. Wade, we march again this Court made a tragic decision in Roe v. offer medical testing, prenatal care, year speaking for life, speaking for the Wade, and since then, more than 60 and ultrasounds. They also provide par- defenseless, speaking for those who million innocent lives have been lost. enting classes, baby supplies, and fi- would desire, who would dream to be Every single one of those lives was im- nancial assistance to help meet the found in a world that they can change. portant and unique. Tonight, as we re- emotional and material needs of preg- How did we get into this situation, flect on those lives lost as a result of nant women. especially when we have in that Dec- Roe v. Wade, we also celebrate that our Many offer information about the laration of Independence the immortal culture is increasingly recognizing the beautiful option of adoption and pro- statement that says: ‘‘We hold these value of human life. vide referrals to connect birth mothers truths to be self-evident, that all men A recent Marist Poll found that an with loving families for their babies. are created equal and endowed by their overwhelming majority of the Amer- The babies cared for in these clinics are Creator with certain unalienable ican people want substantial limits on loved before they are even born and the rights,’’ among them, the right to abortion. Another poll found that 61 women are offered the love and support life—the right to life, liberty, and the percent of Americans opposed using tax they need. These clinics recognize life pursuit of happiness? dollars to fund abortions within the as a precious gift and embrace a life-af- John Adams, our second President, United States, while 83 percent of re- firming option despite adverse cir- said: ‘‘Our Constitution was made only spondents opposed subsidizing abor- cumstances. for a moral and religious people. It is tions outside of the United States. We live in a society that mistakes wholly inadequate to the government Last year, the House took an impor- choice for liberty. But the beauty of of any other.’’ tant step by passing the Pain-Capable living in a free country is that we can May we redouble our efforts to be Unborn Child Protection Act. This bill use our liberty for love. On Friday, the that moral people that stand on things would prohibit any elective abortion march will speak for the unborn, but that are timeless, that were designed attempt on an unborn child who is 20 the pro-life movement is more than by our Creator, God. weeks or older, the age at which re- just words. It is love in action every Let me end with this: one of our good search shows us that children are able day, affirming the value of life at all friends and former colleagues here in to feel pain. Sixty-three percent of stages, no matter the difficulties it this Chamber, one night, gave me a Americans support a 20-week abortion presents. poem that meant a lot to him. As I ban, and I am hopeful that our col- Striving to love daily is not easy, yet read that poem, it changed me as well. it is the greatest exercise of our free- It is entitled, ‘‘The Anvil,’’ and it leagues in the Senate will pass this bill dom, and there is no life unworthy of simply says: later this month. We also must work to ensure that that love. Last eve, I passed a blacksmith’s door taxpayer dollars do not continue to Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. And heard the anvil ring the vespers chime; Speaker, I thank Chairwoman FOXX Looking in, I saw upon the floor old ham- support the abortion industry, includ- again for her very moving words, which mers, worn with beating years of time. ing Planned Parenthood, our Nation’s are backed up by her actions each and ‘‘How many anvils have you had,’’ said I, ‘‘To largest abortion provider. every day. wear and batter all of these hammers Life is a precious and sacred gift Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman so?’’ worth fighting for. Tonight, I urge my ‘‘Just one,’’ said he; colleagues to stand for human rights from Michigan (Mr. WALBERG), who And then with twinkling eyes, ‘‘The anvil serves on the Energy and Commerce and equal justice by standing for our wears the hammers out, you know.’’ Nation’s most vulnerable, the unborn. Committee and the Education and the And so, thought I, the anvil, called the Mas- Workforce Committee. ter’s word, Let’s make the cause of life the cause Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I thank For ages, skeptic blows have beat upon; of our time. the gentleman for yielding. And though the voice of fallen blows was Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. This past Sunday, I stood at the side heard, Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his of a casket of a beloved longtime friend The anvil is unharmed and the hammers remarks. who had just turned 95 years of age 5 gone. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman days before. Up until almost her dying Mr. Speaker, I believe the truth of from Pennsylvania (Mr. KELLY), from day, she was vibrant, was committed to miracle and blessing of life will prevail the Third District, a member of the life, touching lives of people, changing and the right to life will be protected Committee on Ways and Means. lives and making an impact in the for all. Even as we find the anvil stand Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. Mr. world. firm, so will the truth of God’s creation Speaker, I thank the gentleman for I am rejoicing today in a different of human life. It will remain. Let us all yielding. way because of two brand-new lives who honor life never give up. Mr. Speaker, I think the interesting that have been born: one to a staff Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I yield to part of our conversation tonight is member, and another to a former staff the distinguished gentleman from Indi- what we are talking about. We are member of mine. Brand-new babies ana (Mr. BANKS), who is a member of talking about the Born-Alive Abortion with an opportunity to be dreamers in the Navy Reserve and who serves on Survivors Protection Act; the born- this world. the House Armed Services Committee; alive abortion survivors. This is such a Who knows what their lives will be, the Veterans’ Affairs Committee; and commonsense bill, it just protects our but isn’t this what it is all about? the Space, Science, and Technology children. Life that is lived has impact and then Committee. He is championing the Pa- I wonder what people think about goes on, and new lives to follow, ulti- tients First Act to prioritize ethical this: in the case of an abortion or an mately to have impact, have dreams, stem cell research that will help pa- attempted abortion that results in a and make a difference, and truly estab- tients and do no harm to the youngest child being born alive, any healthcare lish the divine plan that is the sanctity members of the human family. practitioner present must exercise pro- of life. Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, fessional care to preserve the life of the This week we are observing the 45th I thank the gentleman for his tireless child. The child must be immediately anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the efforts on behalf of the unborn. transported and admitted to a hospital.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.097 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H465 This bill is needed to protect our Mr. Speaker, I can’t tell you how im- week, the Born-Alive Abortion Sur- children. Americans have seen the hor- portant this piece of legislation is. It is vivors Protection Act. This legislation rifying videos of Planned Parenthood, just so chilling. I am going to repeat it ensures that babies born after a failed and the Judiciary Committee has heard again: a law that allows children who abortion attempt are given the appro- testimony from women who have sur- are born alive in an attempted abortion priate medical care to live and are vived and whose children have survived have got to be protected by the peo- treated as human beings. abortion. ple’s House. Where in our hearts, as Mr. Speaker, every life—born and un- But I think what is more chilling human beings, do we not understand born—is precious, and I am proud to than anything, in the United States of the basic moral obligations and rights stand here with my colleagues to reaf- America—the biggest defender of life, that we have? firm our values—that life is a gift from and liberty, and freedom in the world, It is just so hard to come here year God, and every baby deserves life. that is our history—we have to pass a after year to do this. But for 45 years— Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I thank law that protects children who survive for 45 years—they have shown up in the gentleman for his eloquent state- an attempted abortion. These are chil- droves, millions and millions of Ameri- ments and remarks. dren that are born alive. It is incred- cans, talking about life and protecting Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman ible that we have to even have that dis- life. We have another chance this Fri- from Michigan (Mr. BERGMAN). General cussion in the people’s House, espe- day for all of us to show up and for all JACK BERGMAN is a retired three-star cially the United States of America. of us to be there. I will tell you, Mr. general of the Marine Corps, and he Where have we become this depraved Speaker, 90 percent of life is showing serves on the Veterans’ Affairs, Budg- of what our moral constitution needs up because people know you care. et, and Natural Resources Committees. to be? I thank Mr. SMITH of New Jersey so Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank It is unbelievable that we have to much for showing up for 45 years. We Congressman SMITH for yielding. I am come to this House and on this floor do know the gentleman cares, and we proud to be amongst my colleagues and defend those lives. do know his compassion and his dedica- this evening. Now, it has been said oftentimes that tion to life. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of 90 percent of life is showing up, because Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. the constituents of the First District of when you show up, people know you Speaker, I just remind everyone this is Michigan who are—I repeat—the voice care. On Friday, hundreds of thousands a total team effort. One of the beauties for those who have no voice. of Americans from all over our country of the pro-life movement—and I have 2018 marks the 45th anniversary of will come to Washington, D.C., in the been in it for 45 years—is that it is the infamous Roe v. Wade decision. March for Life. They have done this for filled with incredibly compassionate, Since that day, as you have heard sev- 45 years. For 45 years, their passion has selfless people who would do anything eral of my colleagues say, almost 60 never diminished. For 45 years, they to help the weakest and the most vul- million abortions have occurred in our have made the trip to Washington, nerable. So I thank the gentleman for country, our United States. Today, this D.C., so that our country’s leaders, po- his leadership for all these years. timeframe is an appropriate time for us litical leaders, understand the sanctity Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman to pause, reflect, and plan a path for- of life. It is incredible that we have to from West Virginia (Mr. JENKINS), who ward for the pro-life movement. go through this process. is the famous gentleman who serves on The most important question we the Appropriations Committee where must ask ourselves is: Why? Why do we b 1930 so many of these battles are engaged. stand for life? Why is this cause so im- The United States is only one of Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. portant to us? Why do we fight for not seven countries in the world that al- Speaker, I thank Congressman KELLY. only all of our citizens, but for the un- lows abortion after 5 months. I wish we What inspiring words. I thank Con- born? would quit using the term 20 weeks—5 gressman SMITH for his incredible lead- For me, my why is simple: every months. Who is included in that group? ership. I am so proud to stand with my life—every life—has immense value, re- North Korea, Vietnam, and China. colleagues today to support the right gardless of wealth, stature, or fame. What a wonderful group to be part of. to life. Whether you were born in rural north- Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman I commend all of those who will be ern Michigan or in a large city, we all because he has fought this fight for so coming to our Nation’s Capital this were put here on this Earth for a pur- long. I ask Mr. SMITH to just think of week, including from my home State of pose: to fulfill God’s purpose. the last 45 years, the number of people West Virginia, to let their leaders— As the father of two wonderful who have come here, the number of us—know that we are a country that daughters and eight beautiful grand- people who have marched for life, and values life and human decency. children, I know firsthand the joy, we talk about what it is that we are Each and every life is a precious gift love, and inspiration that every single trying to get to. from God. It is our responsibility to life brings. Now, we know there has been 60 mil- stand up for the unborn who were made Life is precious and should never be lion abortions—60 million little boys in God’s own image. They have no taken for granted. As a nation, we and little girls who never got to live voice. We must be their voice. I am must offer hope to those who have no the full potential of their life. But proud to join my colleagues in using hope. We must remind others of the through the efforts of the pro-life our voices to protect life and to stand hope offered by an adoptive family and movement, what we can count are the up for the unborn. I am proudly pro- continue together as the voice for numbers of expectant mothers who life. those who have no voice. We must and were going to have an abortion, but, As we near the anniversary of Roe v. will continue to fight for those who through the efforts of people like CHRIS Wade, we grieve for the lost lives. We have no voice. SMITH, stopped and thought for a pledge to protect the babies yet to be Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. minute about what it was they were born. No taxpayer should be forced to Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from actually going to do, and that was end pay for abortions. That is why I have Georgia (JODY B. HICE), who is co-chair a life. We don’t have those numbers, consistently supported legislation to of the Values Action Team. It is worth but I have to tell you, they have to be repeal ObamaCare and to defund noting that he is part of the team back off the charts. Planned Parenthood. home that has now been ranked num- Another thing I think is so impor- I was also proud to be a cosponsor of ber 8 by Americans United for Life in tant, for those folks who did go the recently passed Pain-Capable Un- what they call the ‘‘Life List’’ because through an abortion, it is time for born Child Protection Act, which of the legislation and the policies that them to know that there is forgiveness would stop late-term abortions and the have come forward in Georgia to pro- and there is mercy. There is always torturous pain that comes as the result tect life. room in our hearts to embrace them of this despicable practice. He was a pastor before coming to and get them through that difficult pe- I am also a proud cosponsor of the Congress and has been a leader for reli- riod. bill that will be taken up later this gious liberty as well in the House.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.098 H17JAPT1 H466 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Mr. Speaker, under current law, if Speaker, what an honor it is to be here Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from someone causes a fetus to die, that is a with Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I thank Wisconsin (Mr. GROTHMAN), who is crime in this country. That is a crime. the gentleman for leading and man- from Wisconsin’s Sixth District. He is a They can be charged for the murder of aging not only the calls but this Spe- member of the House Budget Com- the mother, and they can be charged cial Order this evening. mittee, the Education and the Work- for the murder of the fetus. It is amazing to me that here we force Committee, and the Oversight b 1945 come, yet again, on the anniversary of and Government Reform Committee. another Roe v. Wade, 45 years, some 60 Mr. GROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I But there is one exception in the law, and that is an abortion. I don’t under- million children who have gone. Along thank the gentleman for his work on stand how in this country we can, on with that is another anniversary, the the Pro-Life Caucus. the one hand, say that these lives are March for Life, that has been taking Only 52 years ago, abortion was ille- so valuable and we are going to spend place now itself for over 40 years. gal in this country, just as it was all these resources on healthcare and I am thrilled that this weekend there largely illegal throughout our coun- many other issues in people’s lives be- will be students, teachers, nuns, pas- try’s history. It was illegal before cause they have so much value to us as tors, priests, and families from all ultrasounds which made it so clear to Americans. I don’t understand how we across this great country marching in everybody what was in the womb. It can charge someone criminally if a the streets right here in Washington, was illegal when medical care was a fetus is killed through some type of D.C., from the National Mall to the Su- fraction of what it is today. It was ille- crime, yet we provide an exemption or preme Court and all across various gal when families lived without elec- an exception for abortion. A life is a streets across this country standing up tricity or running water. life, is a life, is a life, is a life. It either for life. What a powerful thing that is. Despite these hardships, the public has value or it does not. When we talk about life, it is not an knew abortion should be illegal. This month, as we have the 45th an- issue between Republicans or Demo- How have we responded to our mate- niversary of Roe v. Wade, it is amazing crats. This is an issue protecting 10 fin- rial blessings? How have we responded to think about 45 years. I think it is gers and 10 toes. It is about protecting to these abortions? By saying that we important that we reflect upon all of a precious heartbeat. Yes, we have been cannot afford these children. those constituents who we have all able, in this Chamber, to support and I would like to thank Donald Trump met; all of those Americans who are pass some significant legislation like for reinstating the Mexico City policy. the product of a changed mind; the the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion I would like to thank him for allowing constituents I have met who have told Act. That is a great thing. There States to not fund Planned Parenthood me that their mother, their father should be no taxpayer funds going to- with their title X funds. I would like to changed their mind, and telling me ward abortion. We have passed the thank him for defunding the United about their lives and the contributions pain-capable bill, another great bill. Nations Population Fund. I would like they have made to our community, the I wear this little lapel pin, a foot- to thank the March for Life people for contributions they have made to this print in a heartbeat. I am hopeful that coming up here this year and remind- Nation. All lives have value. we will be able to vote on and pass the ing Americans about this important In this Congress, we have passed the heartbeat bill. We have all heard abor- cause. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection tion stops a beating heart. It is time I hope that the American citizens Act. We passed the Conscience Protec- now that a beating heart stops abor- stop and think: if abortion could be il- tion Act. As other Members have tion; that if a heartbeat can be de- legal only 52 years ago in this country noted, this week we are going to be tected, a baby will be protected. I am before we had ultrasounds, if abortion voting on the Born-Alive Abortion Sur- hopeful that we will be able to get that could be illegal in the 1800s with mini- vivors Protection Act, which ensures on the floor here for each of us to have mal medical care when people were liv- that if a child survives an abortion— an opportunity to vote for that. ing six or seven people in a room in a that awful situation—they would be I am pleased as well that we made house without air conditioning and given appropriate medical care to en- the Make America Secure and Pros- without heat, then how did these peo- sure that they have an opportunity at perous Appropriations Act. It defunded ple keep abortion illegal and how do we life, to ensure that they have a chance, Planned Parenthood—something many respond to our blessings by saying that because lives have value. of us have been fighting for for years, we have to have one of the most liberal Mr. Speaker, as we move forward, I for decades—and, in particular, ever abortion laws in the country? want to continue working with folks since the horror of seeing the videos of Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. on both sides of the aisle, as I often Planned Parenthood selling baby parts, Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from hear people standing here and saying they are a voice for the voiceless. They it is time that we finally accomplish Louisiana (Mr. GRAVES), who is the are a voice for those that are vulner- that. chairman of the Water Resources and I just am so grateful for my col- Environment Subcommittee. able populations. This is a vulnerable population. This is a voiceless life that leagues here tonight taking a stand for Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. we need to be representing and we need life; taking a stand for what is the Speaker, I want to thank Mr. SMITH for his leadership in this effort for so many to be fighting for. greatest, first, and most important I am going to continue working with decades. right of all, the right given by Al- folks on both sides of the aisle to pro- Mr. Speaker, we spend millions of mighty God, the right that President tect and promote life, the unborn and dollars every year in this Nation—in Reagan said himself, ‘‘without which the born, because our Nation’s most fact, in some cases, billions of dollars— no other right has any meaning.’’ So I vital resource isn’t found in our econ- thank my colleagues for being here to- providing healthcare for Americans, omy, in our environment, in our jobs. night for taking a stand. feeding Americans, providing housing It is found in our people. There is obviously more work to be for Americans, and educating Ameri- I think so many other policies that done. The people of America gave us a cans. We do that, Mr. Speaker, because we pursue here in this Congress respect united government in this past election we value life. We value these lives, and that and represent that. This is the one and sent us here to stand for the plat- so we spend billions and billions of dol- anomaly that we need to continue to form that we ran on that includes sav- lars ensuring that there are opportuni- fight to continue to fix, because a life ing lives. ties for these folks, ensuring that we has value. We need to continue fighting I want to encourage each of us to are protecting these lives and we are for the most vulnerable in our society stay in the fight and each one watching doing everything we can to provide a so they have the opportunity to have to stay in the fight. We have come a pathway to prosperity, to make sure the same experiences that other Ameri- long way. There is more to go, and, that these people are healed from their cans have. with God’s grace, we will see it happen. ailments, to make sure that they have Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. I thank the gentleman from New Jer- shelter, and to make sure that they Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his sey for allowing me the opportunity. have food. very eloquent remarks.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.100 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H467 Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman ‘‘It is a poverty to decide that a child Kansas (Mr. ESTES), who serves on the from Texas (Mr. OLSON), who serves on must die that you must live as you Education and the Workforce Com- the Energy and Commerce Committee. wish.’’ mittee and the Homeland Security He has long pushed for transparency Mr. Speaker, reject poverty and Committee. His home State of Kansas and led a landmark effort on Federal choose life. was just ranked number five as the payments to Federal abortions pro- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. most pro-life State in the country by viders. He recently led an amicus brief Speaker, I thank Mr. OLSON for those AUL’s 2018 Life List. I thank him for supporting his State’s right not to be very strong comments. I feel the same his leadership all these years as well. forced to fund Planned Parenthood. way about his great leadership for all Mr. ESTES of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I thank my these years. thank Congressman SMITH for hosting dear friend and unquestioned leading Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman this Special Order on the 45th anniver- fighter for all life as the chairman of from Arizona (Mr. BIGGS), a member of sary of Roe v. Wade to remember the the Pro-Life Caucus, Chairman CHRIS the Judiciary Committee and the devastating impact on children and SMITH. My dear friend has saved mil- Science, Space, and Technology Com- women, and to celebrate the sanctity lions of lives not just in America, but mittee. of all human life. on every continent on God’s Earth. It Mr. BIGGS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Each and every life is precious, a is a true honor to join my friend to- gentleman for yielding and for his lead- unique gift with intrinsic value. Fur- night to fight for life. ership on this issue. I thank those who thermore, science is clear that, at just One of America’s darkest days is rap- are sponsoring H.R. 4712. 16 weeks old, a baby’s body is fully idly approaching. Forty-five years ago, I was a young man in high school formed and has fingerprints, and a January 22, 1973, seven activist judges when the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court baby can even make facial expressions. masquerading as being impartial on decision came down. It ignited a move- Mr. Speaker, I have been blessed with our Supreme Court came up with a ment to preserve the life of the unborn. three incredible children, each one of constitutional right to kill the unborn. My mother and future mother-in-law them unique with their own special In Roe v. Wade, these activists create a began working in the trenches to see personalities, talents, and dreams. As a constitutional shadow, a ‘‘penumbra’’ this pernicious and barbaric practice father, I am excited to see what impact on the 14th Amendment to make abor- eliminated. Seeing their example, my they will have on the world. Each of tion legal. Since that decision in 1973, wife, my family, and I have worked to them will contribute to society and America’s moral values have declined protect these little ones for many bring a unique perspective to the world and we have attacked our decency. It years. We have worked for pro-life that only they can. reached its high point when videos causes in the community, internation- As we approach the anniversary of came out of Planned Parenthood per- ally, and in the State legislature. Roe v. Wade, I am reminded that in the sonnel drinking a large glass of wine During my tenure in the State legis- past 45 years there have been over 60 and talking about selling baby parts. lature, we passed dozens of pro-life million fewer individuals in the coun- bills. I am pleased to say that, since But America is starting to rebuild try today because of abortions. That is 2009, Arizona has passed and had signed her moral fiber. We now have a strong 60 million fewer people living the into law 39 bills promoting the protec- pro-life President in Donald Trump. American Dream, starting families, tion of unborn babies. In fact, Arizona President Trump has appointed a Su- farming in Kansas, or going to medical was recently named the top pro-life preme Court Justice, Justice Gorsuch, school to save lives. Their fate was de- State in the Union by Americans who will apply the laws and not make termined before they even had a chance United for Life. Even so, Arizona is not laws and violate our Constitution. He to show the world their talents. without problems. In my home State of Kansas, I am knows that the word ‘‘penumbra’’ has I dedicate my support for H.R. 4712 to thankful for the countless volunteers no business being in a Supreme Court Aryana Zeitner, whose mother faked a who assist with educational programs decision. serious illness so that a doctor would and outreach to ensure that we are be- More and more States are choosing perform an abortion at 22 weeks. coming a society that values life, even to save lives, instead of taking the Aryana survived the abortion, but she before a child is born. lives of the innocent. In a few days, was not given any medical attention. For many years, my wife and I have millions of pro-life Americans will Doctors, nurses, and presumably her been involved with Kansans for Life come to their Capital to show the mother, let her life slowly ebb away. and have been blessed to work with so world we respect all human life at the Aryana’s life passed after 1 hour and 18 many tireless advocates for life. Hun- March for Life this week. I hope that minutes after the abortion was per- dreds of these volunteers are coming all the activists who want to kill un- formed. This bill is for Aryana and oth- here this week for the March for Life. born babies leave their offensive foam ers who should be alive today. With 63 percent of Americans now helmets at home. In another instance, a baby with no supporting abortion bans after 20 I want to close with two quotes from name survived an abortion. 911 in the weeks—that is 5 months—I think we two people very involved in this issue. Phoenix area of Arizona received a call are seeing an incredible pro-life genera- The first one is from Norma McCorvey. from a worker at the abortion clinic in- tion. This gives me hope, Mr. Speaker, She is the Roe in Roe v. Wade. She died dicating that a post-abortion baby was and I am ready to see what kind of im- in Katy, Texas, in my district, last breathing, but the clinic did no more pact these unborn children will have on February. She made this strong confes- than provide oxygen. The baby passed, our world. sion: dying before arriving at the hospital. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. ‘‘I felt crushed under the truth of this Mr. Speaker, I dedicate this bill to Speaker, I thank my good friend for his realization. I had to face up to the all of the unnamed victims of abortion. comments. awful reality. Abortion wasn’t about Mr. Speaker, if a baby survives an Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman ‘products of conception.’ It wasn’t abortion, it is not an abortion. It is a from Pennsylvania (Mr. ROTHFUS), a about ‘missed periods.’ It was about birth. It is inhumane to allow a baby pro-life leader who has been a leader in children being killed in the mothers’ who survives an abortion to simply die educating members of our Conference wombs. All those years, I was wrong. from neglect and inattention. about the dangers of assisted suicide. Signing that affidavit, I was wrong. I urge the passage of the Born-Alive He serves on the Financial Services Working in an abortion clinic, I was Abortion Survivors Protection Act, Committee. He has been, of course, a wrong. No more of this first trimester, H.R. 4712. I urge leadership to bring great leader in defending the unborn second trimester, third trimester stuff. H.R. 490, the Heartbeat Protection Act and their moms. Abortion—at any point—is wrong. It is of 2017, sponsored by 170 Members of Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, I thank so clear. Painfully clear.’’ this body, to the floor for a vote as my friend, CHRIS SMITH, for his long Mr. Speaker, my final quote is from well. work in this endeavor. Mother Theresa. It is short, but says it Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. This past Monday, our country ob- all about the fight for life. She said: Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from served Martin Luther King Day. I had

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.101 H17JAPT1 H468 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 the privilege of participating back abortion violates our Constitution’s Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. home in some events honoring Dr. unalienable rights to life, liberty, and Speaker, I thank my good friend for King. the pursuit of happiness. yielding. CHRIS SMITH is one of the While reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy Mr. Speaker, you have heard, to- leaders in the pro-life movement that at one of the events, I recalled decades night, that over 60 million babies have we have had not just here in the House, ago when I first read the letter from been aborted. Think what they could but in our country. the Birmingham jail. have become: mothers, fathers, sisters, Mr. Speaker, I rise today because I Dr. King explained there are two brothers, nieces, and nephews—vital want to commemorate the 45th anni- types of laws: just and unjust. parts of our community. versary of Roe v. Wade. Every year in Dr. King asked: What is the dif- As you heard from my great friend, January, families, religious leaders, ference between the two? GARRET GRAVES, who listed some of the and students come to Washington, He answered that a just law is a man- bills that we have introduced this Con- D.C., and march from the National made code that squares with the moral gress, we will continue to do this. Mall to the Supreme Court. To me, the law or the law of God. An unjust law is Mr. Speaker, we don’t have to con- March for Life means having renewed a code that is out of harmony with the tinue to put up with this stain on hope and faith in our Nation’s young moral law. American history. We can do better. people, as I see hundreds, many from To put it in the terms of St. Thomas We know how to do it. We must end perishes just like mine, come to our Aquinas, Dr. King said: an unjust law is this practice as soon as possible and we Nation’s Capital to stand for human a human law that is not rooted in eter- must prevent this horror from con- life. nal law and natural law. tinuing. I want to recognize all of the groups Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Defending the natural law principles from Illinois, who are traveling to par- Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from of the Declaration of Independence is ticipate in this week’s March for Life Louisiana (Mr. JOHNSON). one of the reasons I ran for Congress. Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. event, including the 250 young people The first right listed in the Declaration Speaker, I thank the gentleman from and chaperones from my Diocese in is the God-given right to life. New Jersey and all of our colleagues Springfield, Illinois. As a father of a b 2000 here tonight for standing for the sanc- daughter and twin boys, I want to tity of every human life. thank our youth for their commitment This Friday marks the 45th anniver- to life. sary of one of the most somber days in Mr. Speaker, I was born on January 30, 1972, 357 days before Roe v. Wade be- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. our country’s history: the day that the Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Supreme Court issued Roe v. Wade. came the law of the land. Before I came to Congress, for almost 20 years, I de- Pennsylvania (Mr. SMUCKER). Associate Justice Byron White called Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I thank this decision an exercise in ‘‘raw judi- fended religious freedom and the sanc- tity of human life in the courts and the Chairman CHRIS SMITH for leading the cial power,’’ as the court invented a Pro-Life Caucus and for organizing this right to abortion that wiped out the court of public opinion. We often summarized our conviction evening’s Special Order. laws of all 50 States. on this issue by stating, very simply, This Friday, our constituents from To echo the words from Dr. King’s all across the country will arrive on 1963 address at the Lincoln Memorial, what I have said in this Chamber now many times, that this is part of the the National Mall for the 45th annual the Supreme Court stamped the prom- March for Life. Last year’s March for issory note of the rights in the Dec- very foundation of our Republic. It was the British philosopher, G.K. Life was one of the first events that I laration of Independence with ‘‘insuffi- had participated in, here in Wash- cient funds’’ for the unborn. Chesterton, who said one time: ‘‘America is the only nation in the ington, after I took office in January of As we observe this sad anniversary, world that is founded on a creed.’’ last year. let us, once again, restore the promise He said that creed is articulated with Hundreds of my constituents had of our Declaration of Independence’s ‘‘theological lucidity in the Declara- marched down the National Mall. I had right to life. tion of Independence.’’ the opportunity to meet with them I look forward to greeting constitu- What is the creed? afterwards and hear from them about ents at the March for Life. We hold these truths to be self-evi- their hopes for the pro-life movement. Mr. Speaker, I, again, commend Con- dent that all men are created equal and They had just come back from hearing gressman SMITH for his tireless advo- that they were endowed by their Cre- the Vice President speak. He had spo- cacy in defending the defenseless. ator with certain unalienable rights. ken about life is winning here in Amer- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Among these are the rights to life, lib- ica. He said: Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from erty, and the pursuit of happiness. I’ve long believed that a society can be Louisiana (Mr. ABRAHAM), a member of The Founders understood that this is judged by how we care for its most vulner- Armed Services Committee; the Agri- essential to who we are as Americans, able, the aged, the infirm, the disabled, and culture Committee; and the Science, but, more fundamentally than that, the unborn. Space, and Technology Committee. who we are as human beings. They un- Since that day, Mr. Speaker, I am Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise derstood that because we are made in proud to say that this Chamber has today so proud to stand with my col- the imagine of a holy God, every single taken steps to protect the lives of the leagues and to stand with those who person has inestimable dignity and unborn. will be marching in 2 days to remove value. And our value is not related in We passed the commonsense Pain-Ca- the scourge, the stain, on American any way to our race, our socioeconomic pable Unborn Child Protection Act, history. status, where we came from, where we banning abortion after 20 weeks, the Our Louisiana delegation, as you went to school, how talented we are, or point at which we know that an unborn have heard, has a strong presence here. what we may be able to contribute to child can feel pain. We have a strong presence from Lou- society. Our value is inherent because We passed the No Taxpayer Funding isiana that will march on Friday: a it is given to us by God. for Abortion Act, ending taxpayer sub- very young people that get what abor- It is for all of these reasons we fight sidies of abortions, and codifying the tion is. Our great whip leader, STEVE for the sanctity of every human life, we Hyde amendment governmentwide. SCALISE, would be here, too, were he cherish our children as a heritage from I was very happy to be part of a body not recovering from a surgery. So we the Lord—as the scripture says—and that passed both of these bills and, of wish him the best. we defend the defenseless. It is our sol- course, voted for and supported those Mr. Speaker, as a Christian, I know emn obligation before the Lord, and I measures. that life is a precious gift, and I believe pray that we are always faithful in And this week, the House will vote that life begins at conception. As a doing so. on legislation—the Born-Alive Abor- physician, my oath is to protect all Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. tion Survivors Protection Act—requir- lives, including that unborn child. And, Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from ing medical care be given to any child certainly, as an American, I think Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS). who survives an attempted abortion,

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Under the Speaker’s an- a series of presentations on what was abortion. nounced policy of January 3, 2017, the happening to the Social Security Dis- But here we are, continuing our fight Chair recognizes the gentleman from ability Insurance Trust Fund. It was for the rights of the unborn and the Arizona (Mr. SCHWEIKERT) for 30 min- collapsing. born. It is a fight worth fighting, and utes. About a month ago, we had a meet- we aren’t going to stop. Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, to- ing with the Social Security disability I look forward to joining my con- night, I wanted to do, actually, two or actuaries. Guess what. All of a sudden stituents on the National Mall on Fri- three things. Some of this has been we went from the trust fund is gone in day to raise our voices for those who bouncing in my head since we were on about 2 years to, hey, they just added cannot yet speak. They have our com- this floor a few weeks ago doing the an additional 4 years on it. mitment to continue to work in this tax reform discussion debate, and the It turns out that parts of our society, Chamber to protect the lives of the un- number of things that were said that which would have been heading to- born. just sort of drive you a little crazy be- wards disability payments and, there- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. cause the math was wrong, or there fore, leaving the labor force, were find- was sort of make-believe. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from ing employment that actually worked For those who have been, shall we Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON). with their difficulties. say, sleep deprived enough to stay up Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. This is great. These are good things. and watch some of my presentations, Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for I know in this town of Washington it is yielding. which I do every couple of weeks, you know I have a theme that Congress is just a partisan knife fight all of the What an outstanding turnout to- time. I understand many of our broth- night. often a math-free zone. So I thought this evening we would actually do a lit- ers and sisters on the left believe rage Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be here to- is a way to politically communicate. night and participate in this Special Order to tle math history and also talk about some really great things that are hap- I would actually like the math. And celebrate the sanctity of human life and redou- what we are seeing happen in our com- ble my commitment to protecting the most vul- pening. This is important. Think about the munities and our society for the popu- nerable among us: the unborn. lations we both care about, good things I want to thank Congressman CHRIS SMITH economy right now and what was hap- are happening. for hosting this opportunity tonight. He has pening in the anticipation of tax re- So how do we build policy around certainly been a champion of the pro-life mo- form and now that tax reform is here that keeps it going? ment, and this week marks the 45th anniver- passed. During the tax reform debate, The chart I have right here is sort of sary of Roe V. Wade, the Supreme Court de- we would hear arguments, often com- talking about what the projections cision that set constitutional precedent on the ing from our brothers and sisters on were as of October 2017—so fairly re- issue of abortion. the left, talking about income inequal- That decision also ignited the pro-life move- ity. cent data—of what was going to happen ment, which was already taking shape. So a couple of weeks ago, we did a over the next couple of decades in the And this movement will be witnessed on Fri- presentation here on the floor dem- amount of our society that would be in day, when more than 100,000 pro-lifers from onstrating that if you live in the world the workforce, and you see these lines across the country will come to Washington, of the last decade, where you are only just crashing and crashing. D.C. for the 45th annual March for Life. This growing about 1.8 percent GDP, and And all of a sudden—do you see the year’s theme is ‘‘Love Saves Lives.’’ that joint tax and CBO—the people who little dotted line—that is what we were And, Mr. Speaker, it surely does. are our scorekeepers—are saying, projecting in 2016. Thanks to the pro-life movement, abortion ‘‘Hey, for the next 30 years, you are Then, all of a sudden—do you see the rates across the country are at the lowest only growing about 1.8 percent GDP solid line—it is up substantially. And since 2013. growth,’’ that crushes people. that was the 2017. Proudly, the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- If you care about income inequality What was happening between those 2 vania remains one of the top protective states in our society, the way you solve it is years—2016 to 2017—that, all of a sud- in the nation to provide legal protections for growth. And there are lots and lots of den, we start to see a substantial hope- human life from conception to natural death, data from leftwing groups, rightwing ful increase in people saying there are according to Americans United for Life. groups, and academic groups that say going to be opportunities in the labor From 2015 to 2016, we saw a 3 percent de- that growth is the greatest cure to a force? cline in abortions in Pennsylvania, and these society that has actually started to It was a combination of what this statics reflect important Pennsylvania State move apart where the haves have more body has been doing in 2017, whether it laws, such as, the ban on sex-selection abor- and the have-nots have less. It turns be a rational regulatory model heading tion. out that occurs when you have a stag- towards the optimism of tax reform. These figures are certainly welcome news, nant growth society. It is obvious. b 2015 but the fight is not over and there is more Think about the last 10 years. Think work to be done. about the projections of going the next If you love and care about people, I know this House will continue to work tire- decade at 1.8 percent GDP growth. providing opportunities to have your lessly at the federal level to put the health and One of the things I wanted to talk income grow, the ability to save for safety of women and children first. Pro-life about is: if I came to you right now and yourself, your family, your kids’ edu- education and legislative efforts are making an said, ‘‘Let’s just drop our partisan hats; cation, good things are happening. How impact on our culture and in the lives of you are not right; you are not left;’’ are do we keep it going? women facing unexpected pregnancies. you joyful that we are seeing data So I want to walk through a couple We must always be a voice for the voice- right now, today, where folks with fel- examples out there if you follow the less. And we must continue to build a culture ony convictions are finding jobs at a press in our communities. I came that values life and respects mothers and their rate that has not been seen in decades? across this story just last week in one children. How would you feel when you see of our counties in the southern part of I am proud to be part of this movement and other populations that have actually Arizona, beautiful area. All of a sud- I thank every individual here tonight for their had a really rough decade finding jobs? den, there is such a labor demand that commitment to this important cause. Isn’t that what we all come here and our local correctional facility is actu- Because we all know that ‘‘Love Saves stand behind these microphones and ally now having demand to do skills Lives.’’ talk about? training and, actually, employment for

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This to find employment, maybe they have at times where we have had recessions one has its percentage of GDP, and you a future. and you see the revenues go down; but even notice even on a calculation the This is true, also, for many of our you will see these dotted lines here, size of the economy, there were more urban populations, for our low-skill and these are some of the different, we revenues coming in after the capital populations, for populations that may will call them, tax cuts, tax relief. If gains tax cut of 2003. Many of you actu- not have graduated high school. We you look on every location, there is the ally will refer to it as the Bush tax have story after story after story of 2003, and then look a year or so later, cuts. I believe they expired in 2008. employers now having the resources revenues spike up. Either way you try to judge it, that they are actually providing the In 2010, part of the Obama adminis- whether it be on hard revenues or as a training for skill sets for employment. tration and this Congress, there was a percentage of GDP, guess what. It not Isn’t this what so many of us have tax change that actually gave back only paid for itself, it made money; and gotten behind these microphones over more revenues to workers and those yet we have Member after Member and over and over and talked about, who were creating employment, and after Member who will come behind saying there is a way for everyone to revenues actually went up. these microphones and tell you it participate in this growing economy So it is on the chart. You cannot pre- didn’t. and have a joyous, hopeful future and tend that there hasn’t been societal So let’s actually look at what the ac- economic stability? and economic expansions during these tual math was. Prior to the 2003 to 2008 capital gains So I want to actually take this a bit times. tax cut—sorry, I know sometimes these further. Some of this is additional dis- So to actually drill this point down a are big numbers and you are going sort cussion on the debate that happened bit more, in a lot of the debate we had of as fast as you can—we expected here last month and talking about rev- here last month, we had Member after about $13 billion in revenues from enues. Let’s see if this makes sense. Member from the left come behind the those capital gains. Excuse me. It is $13 My grandfather used to have a say- microphones and say there is no such trillion over that time. ing. He said: It doesn’t matter how you thing as a tax reform tax cut paying If you take a look at that $13 trillion play the game; it is who keeps score. for itself. That is just absolutely not number, that is what the baseline was I know; it is an adjustment on an old true. Now, there are lots of tax cuts before the 2003 capital gains tax cuts. colloquialism. over the history that didn’t, but there At the time it was modeled, CBO, It turns out around here, we were are lots of them that have. Joint Tax came in and said: Guess having these discussions about pre- So let’s actually walk through the what. You are going to go from the $13 vious tax reforms, previous tax cuts, actual data. trillion to only $12 trillion, $12.9 tril- and we would hear things, and you This is one of those occasions where, lion. would go back and look it up, and the if you know what the baseline was, Turns out, though, from 2003 to 2008, numbers were just made up. They were saying this is what the projections when you actually calculated the ac- not what was actually done. So we are were of revenues before the change in tual revenues from those capital gains going to actually correct some of that policy, you can’t keep moving the goal tax cuts, what happened? How much record today. line after the policy is done to get your money did we lose? Turns out we made But the other thing we are going to own argument to sound like it is com- $77 billion more than the projection of finish on, the final two boards here, we petent. revenues before the tax policy change. are going to actually sort of set the So, in this case, we are going to actu- This is really, really important to benchmark, the goal line of what the ally look at when we did the capital get our heads around. tax reform is expected to produce, what gains cuts back in, I think that was, So when someone comes behind these the tax reform should be judged by so 2003. A handful of Members here on the microphones and says, well, there is no we never experience what we had last other side came behind the micro- such thing as a tax cut paying for month where people just make math up phones and talked about how much itself, sure there is, because here is the for their own argument, but we will ac- money it lost. It turns out that is not goalpost. The goalpost was set—or goal tually know, saying: This is the goal true. line was set before the tax policy line. Judge us by what we call the base- So, if you actually look at the blue, change. That is what the projection line. that is what CBO and Joint Tax actu- was over those coming years. Then So the slide right next to me right ally calculated that the revenues were when the tax policy changed, it was now was sort of talking about what we going to be before those tax changes. projected to be down here. You have expected revenues to be. This is the Remember, the 2003 was functionally got to look at the data from 2003 to history going back to 1967. You will ac- just a capital gains tax with a couple 2008; and when 2008 added up, it turns tually see in here, from 1967 to 2016, the other things. The red was actual reve- out the capital gains revenue was $77 mean was 17.4 percent of the GDP came nues. billion higher than the policy before in as Federal revenues, and we had ac- Now, this isn’t the debt, this isn’t those tax cuts. tually expected it to move up to about spending, because, you understand, So just understand, this place loves 18.4 percent. when you actually look at a deficit to tell stories, but they often don’t I am sorry for this, but it gives you number, there are multiple parts. demonstrate the actual math. an idea. There is the revenue and then there is So let’s actually talk about what is And you are going to see this on the the spending around here. And this going on right now. We heard pre- next couple boards. In times when we body loves to conflate that argument, dictions of everything from the end of have raised taxes, when we have low- saying, well, the debt went up to this. the world to the end of the world in re- ered taxes, when we have done all sorts It is because we kept spending. gards to tax reform. As you know, of things, that line of the amount of Look at the revenues in isolation and there is functionally a $1.5 trillion the economy that comes in in Federal see what happened in that trend. Well, placeholder for the tax cuts and re- taxes actually stays within a very, if you look at this chart here, you ac- forms that we did in December that are very tight band, which lets you know tually see the red. now in effect. maybe the fixation isn’t on the tax Now, this is capital gains taxes. So let’s actually lay this out. This is rate but the fixation needs to be on a There were lots of predictions that said actually what the projection was going tax policy that maximizes economic capital gains taxes, you are cutting back to June. So this is fair and hon- expansion; because, if you are going to them, obviously we are going to take est, saying this is what we call the

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So economist after economist after into an opportunity for this economy, Well, over the next couple years, we economist, particularly those on the for this society to continue to grow will probably get less than that June left, have told us you can’t grow more and be happy and healthy and pros- baseline. But what also happened to than 1.8 percent GDP. You are heading perous. the projections, the curve, the size of towards a debt crisis. You are heading This is one of those times I get be- the economy? Remember, at the begin- towards this Armageddon. hind the microphone and I am actually ning of this discussion, we talked about So why wouldn’t you stand up here, excited from what I am seeing out some really neat things happening in work to reform regulatory codes, the there in the data. I ask this body, even our society. Tax Code, the immigration codes, these with the partisan rancor, let’s continue When we started to work on the ac- things, and maximize the things that to adopt those policies that grow, that tual drafting of the tax reform bill at will create growth and opportunity? I bring people, provide opportunities to the beginning of the year, we were liv- think that is just what, at least on the be part of the labor force, to be part of ing in a world that was only going to Republican side, we have been doing. the American Dream; and by doing grow in the United States about 1.8 So the reason I put up this chart is that, the thing the left tells us they percent GDP growth, and today we are more to lay a marker. I used the term care about, income inequality, actually over 3. Now, some of that is antici- ‘‘goal line’’ before. Understand that is closes. The things so many of us care patory effects. Some of that is a little the number before the tax reform, and about of not hitting that debt crisis excitement. There is a lot of con- I believe a lot of it is anticipatory ef- maybe get postponed, maybe never fluence. But understand what that fects on the economy. Hold us by that. happen. means in revenues and opportunities Now, who knows who will still be There is a path here, but it has to be and just good things for everyone in around here 10 years from now, but will everything. It has to be the tax reform. our society. revenue exceed $43 trillion? That is the We just accomplished that. It has to be So we are going to go to the next benchmark. You can’t say: Well, the rationalizing our regulatory system. board just because this one is really debt went to this, our spending went to We are working on that. It has to be an hard to read. this, because they operate outside the immigration system that focuses on So here is what I am asking everyone revenues. That is policy decisions made maximizing economic expansion. It has to do. If you be on the left, if you be on here on what to spend, our disasters— to be the adoption of technology. We the right, if you happen to be in the God forbid—military action. are working on it. I think we can get media, understand that the June num- But the revenue number is what we there. ber was that, over the 2017 baseline, for should be judged by. And when you see This is just fun having a chance to functionally the next 10 years, was $43 what is happening right now in our get behind this microphone and actu- trillion of revenue. That is fair. Judge communities, in our society, the num- ally be positive and optimistic after us on that. ber of organizations that have started the last few years of where things were So 10 years from now, maybe some- to pay their employees more, the num- quite dour. one will remember this and look back ber of organizations that are bringing Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance and say: Did we take in more revenues back billions of dollars to invest here of my time. or less revenues in that time? Because, in our country, the research, the devel- f if you consider what was said by the opment, maybe a lot of the Malthusian MEDICAL MARIJUANA left, it was the end of the world. economists out there—and for those of So that is the baseline number. We you who don’t get that, go look it up— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under have on the previous chart sort of what who basically said the next three dec- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- was projected each year for the next 10 ades of our life are basically con- uary 3, 2017, the Chair recognizes the years. strained, dear God, I hope they are gentleman from Florida (Mr. GAETZ) So, if I am blessed to be here a year wrong. for 30 minutes. from now, I will come back January We as a body need to continue this Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I come to 2019, stand behind this microphone, and optimistic opportunity of coming and the floor this evening with a heavy we will look at the revenues that came saying: Okay. How do we get more of heart, deeply concerned about my fel- in in the 2018 fiscal year compared to our brothers and sisters to actually be low Floridians and my fellow Ameri- what we projected months before the in the labor force? cans who have seen benefits as a con- tax reform became real. Judge us by We know today we have about 6 mil- sequence of medical marijuana. that, but don’t come behind these lion jobs that are going unfulfilled, Throughout this great country, there microphones and make up Armageddon lack of skills. We also know from re- have been circumstances where States and then make up stories about what cent publications, because of the tax have chosen to experiment and afford has taken place in the past. reform, businesses are taking some of their citizens the opportunity to re- This is important, because if you those resources and putting them into ceive medical marijuana treatments, care about people, if you care about op- job training and taking populations and that opportunity flourished as a portunity, we have some real difficul- that were often being left on the side- consequence of a series of actions, one ties coming towards us. lines and they are being drawn in. This of which was the Cole memo. In lots of the data and lots of the is wonderful. The Cole memo was direction from charts, in about a decade and a half, 18 How do you actually turn to others the Attorney General of the United years or so, we hit a debt crisis, and and say: Should turning 65 or 67 be hit- States in the last administration not your options are really simple. You ting a wall? How do we actually pro- to prioritize the arrest and prosecution have to do substantial reductions to vide you the opportunity, if you so of people who were using medical mari- the dollars flowing out that are sub- wish and so desire, to actually stay in juana legally under their State laws, stantially in entitlements because, re- the labor force and continue to help to not to punish the doctors or prescribers member, three-quarters of this govern- grow this country? Because work, we or dispensing organizations that were ment’s money rolls out in entitle- know, is often good for the soul and the assisting in the logistics for that care ments. individual, but it is also really good for but, instead, to focus our precious Fed- our tax revenues and really good for eral resources where they could do the b 2030 the size of our economy. most good: to stop drug trafficking, Only about 15 percent of our spending Remember, the bigger the economy human trafficking, illegal illicit activ- is actually defense, and another 13 or gets, the less that cliff, that wall, that ity that surrounds the drug trade, to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.107 H17JAPT1 H472 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 ensure that there wasn’t access for mi- last year. This bipartisan bill amends I want to thank the many Californians nors or cartels or people who would the Tax Code to allow legally operating who have been a part of this effort drive a medical practice deeper into marijuana businesses to utilize com- going forward, and I yield to him. the black market. mon tax deductions and credits, thus Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I also am It is deeply unfortunate that Attor- providing them with tax parity. honored to join my colleagues from ney General Jeff Sessions has recently The Federal Government should not across the aisle tonight to talk about rescinded the Cole memo, placing into be ignoring States’ rights and the deci- Attorney General Sessions’ decision to question the very channels of medicine sions of voters and State legislatures rescind the Cole memo, which has guid- that have helped so many of my con- across the country. We must work to ed the State of California as well as stituents and so many fellow Ameri- afford all businesses selling legal prod- other States in pursuing reasonable cans. ucts the opportunity to make appro- cannabis regulation. This evening, I am going spend some priate deductions and contribute to our As a California State senator, we re- time speaking about this issue, but I economy and create jobs. lied on the Cole memo to help craft wanted to take the opportunity first Another important point, Mr. Speak- California’s cannabis industry regu- and yield to my good friend, my col- er—and again I thank my colleague for latory framework. taking this time and bringing us to- league from the State of Florida, who b 2045 has been a leader not only on this gether to talk about this issue in a bi- issue, but on so many of the critically partisan manner—the best ally of those I personally introduced legislation to important bipartisanship reforms that who are operating illegally, the drug regulate medical cannabis that was we should be working on here in the cartels, the drug traffickers who do not sponsored by the public safety commu- Congress. pay any taxes, who target children, the nity of the State of California. We all I yield to the gentleman from Florida best ally they have are the policies relied on the Cole memo. We all relied (Mr. CURBELO). that the Attorney General has em- on regulating medical marijuana to Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speak- braced. Because what happens, Mr. make sure that it was chemical free, er, I thank my colleague Mr. GAETZ for Speaker, is that these legally operating that it was tested, labeled, and that this special hour to shine a light on businesses can no longer compete and cannabis was kept away from our chil- this issue, on the Federal Govern- people turn to the black market. dren, our neighborhoods, and our ment’s overreach and unjust treatment So, hopefully inadvertently—I hope schools. of legally operating businesses all inadvertently—the Attorney General I remember working on this legisla- across our country. has actually done a great favor to tion, and one day I got a phone call Businesses that operate legally and those who operate outside the law and from a Republican doctor who wanted in compliance with their State’s laws is punishing those who are actually to lecture me about my bill. I assumed and regulations deserve a Federal Gov- trying to control this substance, to he was opposed to the legislation, but, ernment that respects the 10th Amend- keep it away from young people, to you know what, I wanted to hear him ment of the Constitution. make sure that only those who have out. So I had him drive out to my dis- Like my colleagues, I have been dis- permission from their States, prescrip- trict office. And during the meeting, he appointed that, when it comes to the tions from their doctors, can access told me about his daughter, a young treatment of these legal marijuana this substance. Miss Moynihan, who from birth to the I am, again, so grateful to join my businesses, the current administration, age of 10—she was 10 years old—had colleagues tonight to call on the Attor- which supposedly respects the fed- had seizures. And every year, those sei- ney General, on this administration, on eralist model of our government, con- zures had gotten worse and worse. And this President, who, when he cam- tinues to take such drastic steps to ig- the medication he had to use to keep paigned said, ‘‘I will defer to the nore States’ rights and the decisions of the seizures under control had gotten States; I will respect the States,’’ and, voters and State legislatures across the stronger and stronger with terrible side in this case, a State like Florida, which country. effects on his beloved daughter. voted for the President, also voted 71 In the 2016 elections, over 70 percent Finally, Dr. Moynihan fell across percent to allow medical marijuana in of Florida citizens voted to legalize the medical cannabis. He used it. It was our State, all the way from Key West use of medical marijuana. The two like a miracle. His daughter was get- to the panhandle. ting better with no negative side ef- counties that make up my own con- The residents of Florida deserve to be fects. But then he said, ‘‘Lou, I want to gressional district in south Florida, respected. I will continue working with Monroe and Miami-Dade, voted in my colleagues on this side of the aisle, make sure that my daughter’s seizures favor of the measure 80.3 percent and across the aisle, to make sure that our stop, but I want to make sure she 68.3 percent, respectively. The voices government respects States’ rights, to doesn’t get high,’’ meaning what he and the votes of my constituents, Mr. make sure that our government is on wanted me to do in my legislation was Speaker, matter. the side of those who want to operate to make sure that my legislation car- The 10th Amendment of the Constitu- within the law, those who want to pay ried language to make sure that med- tion matters, and for those who like to taxes, those who want to be compliant, ical cannabis was tested and properly call themselves constitutionalists, the not the gangs and the illegal drug traf- labeled. entire Constitution has to matter, not fickers who are celebrating today as a All this doctor wanted was medical just the parts that are convenient at a result of this dangerous policy change. cannabis for his beloved daughter. And given time. Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I thank the there are many patients like young In addition to the witch hunt opened gentleman from Florida (Mr. CURBELO) Miss Moynihan that rely on medical up by the Attorney General’s actions for joining me this evening. Each and cannabis, but she also relies on the last week, current Federal law also every point that Mr. CURBELO made proper regulation, and labeling, and prohibits these businesses from deduct- wasn’t partisan. It didn’t lend itself to manufacturing of medical cannabis. ing the common expenses associated a conservative or a liberal ideology. It Attorney General Sessions’ doing with running a small business when just made sense: just adhere to our away with the Cole memo effectively they file their taxes, expenses nec- constitutional principles in a way that says to the State of California: You can essary to running a business like rent, we can help people without getting the no longer regulate medical cannabis. most utilities, and payroll. Simply put, government in the way. This will not be available for the young this rule places legitimate enterprises I am particularly grateful that the Moynihans of the State of California. I which have been established under movement criticizing Attorney Gen- ask Attorney General Sessions to re- State law at a major competitive dis- eral Sessions for this very poor judg- institute the Cole memo. Let States do advantage where legal employers are ment exercised is not a Republican what States do best. Let’s respect the paying exorbitantly higher effective movement or a Democratic movement. sovereignty of our States, and let’s tax rates. It is bipartisan. move forward, not backward. That is why I introduced H.R. 1810, In that bipartisan spirit, I yield to Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I thank the the Small Business Tax Equity Act, my friend Mr. CORREA from California. gentleman from California for joining

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So I with, and support parents who have State law would subject that bank to would make very quickly three points: children with refractory epilepsy and some broader consequence, to the op- one, what you are talking about to- other diseases that lead to chronic and, pressive hand of the Federal Govern- night is ultimately about this larger at times, unstoppable seizures. ment coming in and creating all kinds question of whether States are simply There is a desperation in the voice of of other bad consequences for the peo- proxies, if you will, worker bees, if you parents who have children who have ple who bank with that institution. will, for the Federal Government and these seizures. That moves me. A And so the result is that dispensing nothing more than that. child’s eyes can roll in the back of organizations that want to grow, that Are all decisions to be made in sim- their head. They can turn blue, gasping want to make investments, that want ply Washington, D.C., or can they actu- for air. The gentleman from California to do research, that want to be able to ally be made at the local level? This (Mr. CORREA) referenced circumstances deliver to fragile and vulnerable pa- issue that you are raising is ultimately where a parent would reach out and tients, won’t be able to meet payroll, not about marijuana, but it is about ask for help. won’t be able to fund the infrastruc- local voice and local control. I yield to the gentleman to maybe ture of their companies, and won’t be For instance, we have an oil drilling further explain how it makes you feel able to do the research so that we find issue off the coast of South Carolina, as a policymaker when you have got out what strains of cannabis can be and a number of us have raised it, not someone who wants to cut through the uniquely helpful to specific ailments. because it was our idea, but because normal discord and disruption in the So this repeal of the Cole memo isn’t every single municipality along the policymaking process, and they just merely a circumstance where you are coast of South Carolina came out in want their child to be able to breathe okay, so long as you are not being ar- unison with different resolutions, dif- in the absence of these debilitating rested or prosecuted in that very mo- ferent proclamations that said: We symptoms. If the gentleman wouldn’t ment. It literally erodes the framework don’t want offshore, not so much for mind, I yield to him for that expla- that has allowed people to be able to offshore, but for its impacts in the way nation. bring medicine to the doorstep of some that we develop as a coastline. And so Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I thank of our most vulnerable Americans. this is ultimately about simply this the gentleman. I just want to add, That is the true danger here: con- larger question of: Does Washington think about all of the progress that we fusing policy and lack of clarity re- make all of the calls, or is there a made as a country, as a nation in regu- garding the rules. In an area where in- State government, a local government, lating cannabis, medical cannabis, how novation could do so much good for and an individual involvement that ac- so many States have relied on that people, why would we not want the tually are involved in the way that de- Cole memo to be lawfully abiding citi- clearest, most predictable rules pos- cisions get made? zens, lawful citizens, lawful business- sible? Why wouldn’t we want the high- I would, furthermore, say that this is men, and States have also relied on est standards for testing, labeling, and a gut-check vote on the notion of fed- that memo to make sure that their research? Why wouldn’t we want to in- eralism. Federalism is hard. The reason regulatory framework fits within Fed- troduce cannabis, not in a context that our Founding Fathers didn’t want a eral guidelines. could lead to abuse, or money laun- king or a queen but wanted this mas- Much time, energy, effort, and re- dering, or other illicit activity? Why sive process called a Republican and a sources have been invested by these would we not want it introduced in the Democratic voice that went with it was States to make sure that we are fol- most clinical setting possible, approved because, though it is a lot harder, it is lowing Federal law. And overnight, the by researchers, prescribed by doctors, a lot fairer—one man, one voice; not all Cole memo is gone. All of that work and then used by patients that often- voices in Washington. these States have put together is out times have seen every other reasonable So what I think is interesting, back the door. How do we tell all of these medical remedy fail. when I was in a different role at the citizens that want to follow the law, I am a limited government guy. I just State level, I remember different bills want to pay their taxes, want to do don’t understand why any administra- coming across my desk from different what is right under the law that they tion, Republican or Democrat, would counties, for instance, for proposed tax are now criminals? This is not right. It want to place the government between increases. And staff would say: You is inconsistent with our due process. vulnerable people and something that have got to veto that. And I would say: And at the end of the day, again, these could potentially help them. Again, No, the counties are free to make stu- are States’ rights. recognizing the bipartisan flavor of pid decisions. I don’t agree with it. I We have given effectively these pow- this evening, I wanted to take just a think it is a mistake, but counties ers, these abilities to the States to reg- moment to recognize one of my con- ought to be able to have the voice to ulate medical cannabis. We cannot just servative friends, someone who has led decide what they want to do. turn our back and say: We didn’t mean in this institution on conservative This is that exact same principle at it. Sorry. Let’s move forward. causes during his tenure here. play at the Federal level. And by hav- I don’t believe we can return to those Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman ing this quiltwork of different experi- days when we would lock up individ- from South Carolina (Mr. SANFORD). ments in different States, and then uals for minor sources of cannabis. We Mr. SANFORD. Mr. Speaker, I thank being able to determine what works can’t go around the streets and arrest the gentleman for yielding, and I want- and what doesn’t work, we are able to people for cannabis anymore, and, of ed to join him just for a few moments formulate national policy, not from on course, Dr. Moynihan has to have the to simply applaud the way in which he high, top down, but from the bottom ability to continue to medicate his is raising this issue tonight. up. daughter. I think it is incredibly important be- Finally, I make this simple point: Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I wish his cause it was Jefferson who actually this is about saying the Federal Gov- constituents the best of luck in these said ‘‘that the normal course of things ernment does not decide the com- trying times. One may reasonably won- was for government to gain ground and plexion of a local business. I think that der: What does the repeal of the Cole for liberty to yield.’’ And you think what was significant about one of your memo really mean for a patient, or a about the significance of the 10th earlier speakers, CARLOS CURBELO, H.R. doctor, or a dispensing organization? It Amendment and what it says. Its words 1810—I am a cosponsor of his bill—it presents a series of logistical chal- are real simple: ‘‘Those powers not del- simply says, you have got to treat a lenges that could be crippling not only egated to the United States by the local business as a local business. If it to this industry, but to the very vul- Constitution, nor prohibited by it to is legal locally, then you have got to nerable Americans who rely upon it for the States, are reserved to the States treat it as such. And you can’t come in medicine. respectively, or to the people.’’ and preempt from a Federal level and Today, all across America, banks do This is a gut-check moment on the decide how local business is going to not know whether or not their receipt degree to which we really believe in the operate.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JA7.110 H17JAPT1 H474 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 17, 2018 So for a lot of different reasons, I that President Trump made on the Forty percent of all drug-related ar- simply applaud what you have raised campaign trail to respect the rights of rests are for marijuana possession. tonight. And I thank the gentleman for States and to have a noninterference This is particularly discriminatory. Af- his voice and his very strong stand for policy with medical marijuana. rican Americans are more than 21⁄2 liberty and conservative principles in I have called on Treasury Secretary times more likely to be arrested for doing so. Mnuchin to issue guidance and instruc- possession than Whites. Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I thank the tion to financial institutions that they Marijuana is a $20 billion industry in gentleman for his comments. It is will not be prosecuted or harmed or this country. If we allow Attorney Gen- worth noting that so many of the expe- they will not face some adverse regu- eral Sessions to have his way, we will riences that make up the people who latory action if they continue to accept drive that $20 billion into the black serve in this body come from local gov- the deposits of medical marijuana com- markets, into the hands of the money ernment, or State legislatures, or gov- panies. I am hopeful that Secretary launderers and the cartels, and the ernorships. I am very proud to have Mnuchin has more foresight than we consequence will be fewer solutions for served in the Florida Legislature. I have seen from the Attorney General’s patients. know my colleague, Mr. SANFORD, Office and that he will provide this Marijuana has shown tremendous served as the Governor of the State of guidance. promise in the treatment of Alz- South Carolina. And we have seen how Mr. Speaker, I would also ask that heimer’s to slow the protein deposits States can function as the laboratories the President personally engage. I on the brain. For patients with AIDS of democracy. And from time to time, know the President. I know him to be and HIV, medical marijuana can stimu- a State may look at another and say a man with a huge heart who cares late appetite and slow muscle wasting there is a circumstance where they about people. Throughout the Trump syndrome. It can function as an have done something right, or they family, there is a particular focus on antinausea medicine, as an analgesic, have done something that we wouldn’t caring for the vulnerable and children and it can reduce peripheral neurop- necessarily agree with. And then we who have to deal with complex medical athy. For arthritis patients, there can can tailor proposals that have with- issues. be a reduction in certain types of stood scrutiny and review experiences I would hope that the President and symptoms that could clear people’s air- in other States and try to improve that the members of the administra- ways suffering from debilitating arthri- upon them. tion would find it within their hearts tis. That is the great federalist system to take action on this important pri- We have also seen very favorable re- that our Founders promised us that re- ority. Let us not allow Attorney Gen- sults for the many millions of Ameri- mains guaranteed in our Constitution eral Jeff Sessions to limit progress on cans dealing with chronic pain who today. Federalism is not some quaint, American families and on an industry right now are getting prescriptions for little notion of how government should that is growing and creating jobs and opioids. So many of the prescriptions run. It is the enduring promise that we developing key innovations that can written for opioids today in America have a right to live under today. And help people. causing deaths, taking away our chil- so I thank my colleague for reminding Beyond dealing with this inartful re- dren, our aunts and uncles and our par- the Congress that it is the States that scinding of the Cole memo, there is ents, could be avoided if we weren’t are the necessary constituents of the broader medical marijuana reform that prescribing opioids in the first place Federal Government, not the other needs to happen. There is no excuse to and if we had a lower impact alter- way around. maintain marijuana on the list of native like medical cannabis. It highlights why the decision of the Schedule I drugs. People with cancer have been given Attorney General to rescind the Cole Schedule I is reserved for those drugs new hope not only that these symp- memo was so deeply flawed because it that have no medical value, that can’t toms can be relieved through medical highlights the arrogance of a Federal help anyone, and that should be sub- cannabis, but that the actual growth of Government that believes that its poli- jected to the strictest scrutiny. Not tumors can be slowed. There is really cies should always stand in primacy to even cocaine is a Schedule I drug. I great research that has been published innovation at the State level. don’t even think that some of the by the British Journal of Pharma- Here, that innovation is helping peo- drugs that are doing the most harm cology regarding the antitumor prop- ple, and that is the point that I would and causing the most deaths through- erties that medical cannabis can have. really like to stress. I have met with out the panoply of this opioid crisis are But, unfortunately, that research has hundreds of families in the State of all Schedule I drugs. But marijuana is? to be done in Israel, in Europe, and in Florida and throughout the country It is indefensible, and it is indicative of other places in the world because in who have seen benefits from medical a dogma of a lie that the Federal Gov- this country we continue to maintain marijuana. This isn’t a medical theory. ernment has told to the American peo- the indefensible policy that no research It is not something that people are ple for a generation. can reasonably occur on medical can- merely hopeful for. It has actually cre- Think of the opportunity if we could nabis. ated a more meaningful quality of life come together and make some progress As a matter of fact, this very Attor- in American families. on this issue. Throughout the 115th ney General and this very Department Why wouldn’t we be for that? Why Congress, we have had robust opportu- of Justice have frustrated reasonable don’t we want to champion the oppor- nities to debate about our discord and efforts to make more medical cannabis tunity for a parent to be able to hear disagreement and to discuss issues available for research, to unlock cures their child speak for the first time? where perhaps we won’t be able to for the American people and to help Why wouldn’t we want to give a come together as Republicans and American families. grandparent some respite who might be Democrats, but this should not be one Mr. Speaker, may I inquire as to how caring for a child that has compulsory of those issues. This isn’t partisan. It is much time I have remaining. and reflexive seizures? not even conservative or liberal. You The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Why wouldn’t we want to help a care- just have to believe that the role of tleman from Florida has 1 minute re- taker who might be caring for a parent government isn’t to hurt people who maining. of their own suffering from Alz- are trying to get better or hurt people Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I will con- heimer’s, or Parkinson’s, or dementia who are trying to help others who are clude with this. where we have seen improved research trying to get better. I wasn’t always a believer in medical and growing opportunity for progress? We spend way too much time arrest- cannabis, but I met a girl in my dis- ing people for marijuana in the first trict who was being told by her doctor b 2100 place. In the year 2015, 643,000 people that she was going to have to saw her The Attorney General’s decision is a were arrested for marijuana. That is brain in half to stop the seizures from step backward, but it doesn’t have to one person every 49 seconds for a year. firing across. Today, that little girl is be, because the Trump administration 574,000 of these arrests were for posses- a medical cannabis patient. She has can step forward and fulfill the promise sion, not distribution or sale. traded surgeries for softball games; she

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

Jennifer A. Hemingway ...... 10/27 10/28 Estonia ...... 252.46 ...... (3) ...... 10/28 10/31 Czech Republic ...... 1,242.15 ...... (3) ......

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1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. VIRGINIA FOXX, Chairman, Jan. 5, 2018.

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

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 1 AND DEC. 31, 2017

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

Hon. Lamar Smith ...... 10 /14 10/14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 72,073 1,106.36 ...... (3) ...... 72,073 1,106.36 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 769,140 704.18 ...... (3) ...... 769,140 704.18 Hon. Dana Rohrabacher ...... 10/14 10/14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 72,073 1,106.36 ...... (3) ...... 72,073 1,106.36 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 769,140 704.18 ...... (3) ...... 769,140 704.18 Hon. Mo Brooks ...... 10 /14 10/14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 72,073 1,106.36 ...... (3) ...... 72,073 1,106.36 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 769,140 704.18 ...... (3) ...... 769,140 704.18 Hon. Thomas Massie ...... 10/14 10 /14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 72,073 1,106.36 ...... (3) ...... 72,073 1,106.36 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 769,140 704.18 ...... (3) ...... 769,140 704.18 Hon. Ami Bera ...... 10 /14 10/14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 57,962 892.90 ...... (3) ...... 57,962 892.90 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 538,319 490.72 ...... (3) ...... 538,319 490.72 Hon. Brian Babin ...... 10/14 10/14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 72,073 1,106.36 ...... (3) ...... 72,073 1,106.36 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 769,140 704.18 ...... (3) ...... 769,140 704.18 Hon. Barbara Comstock ...... 10/14 10/14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 72,073 1,106.36 ...... (3) ...... 72,073 1,106.36 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 769,140 704.18 ...... (3) ...... 769,140 704.18 Ashley Smith ...... 10/14 10 /14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 72,073 1,106.36 ...... (3) ...... 72,073 1,106.36 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 769,140 704.18 ...... (3) ...... 769,140 704.18 Chris Wydler ...... 10 /14 10 /14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 72,073 1,106.36 ...... (3) ...... 72,073 1,106.36 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 769,140 704.18 ...... (3) ...... 769,140 704.18 Emily Domenech ...... 10/14 10/14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 72,073 1,106.36 ...... (3) ...... 72,073 1,106.36 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 769,140 704.18 ...... 4,024.16 ...... 769,140 4,728.34 Tom Hammond ...... 10 /14 10 /14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 72,073 1,106.36 ...... (3) ...... 72,073 1,106.36 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 769,140 704.18 ...... (3) ...... 769,140 704.18 Raj Bharwani ...... 10/14 10/14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 72,073 1,106.36 ...... (3) ...... 72,073 1,106.36 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 769,140 704.18 ...... (3) ...... 769,140 704.18 Drew Colliatie ...... 10 /14 10/14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 72,073 1,106.36 ...... (3) ...... 72,073 1,106.36 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 769,140 704.18 ...... (3) ...... 769,140 704.18 Ashlee Vinyard ...... 10/14 10 /14 Italy ...... 224.46 261.12 ...... (3) ...... 224.46 261.12 10/15 10/18 India ...... 72,073 1,106.36 ...... (3) ...... 72,073 1,106.36 10/18 10/20 South Korea ...... 769,140 704.18 ...... (3) ...... 769,140 704.18 Committee total ...... 28,576.32 ...... 4,024.16 ...... 32,600.48 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. LAMAR SMITH, Chairman, Jan. 2, 2018.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 1 AND DEC. 31, 2017

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

Name of Member or employee Country U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h HON. KEVIN BRADY, Vice Chairman, Jan. 5, 2018.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, of S. 2943 of the National Defense Authoriza- 2577-AJ36) received January 10, 2018, pursu- ETC. tion Act for FY 2017 (Public Law 114-328); to ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- the Committee on Armed Services. 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive 3771. A letter from the Associate General on Financial Services. communications were taken from the Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Of- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: 3772. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- fice of the Deputy Secretary, Department of ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting 3770. A letter from the Under Secretary, Housing and Urban Development, transmit- the Commission’s final rule — Amendments ting the Department’s interim final rule — Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, De- to Investment Advisers Act Rules to Reflect partment of Defense, transmitting the De- Streamlining Administrative Regulations Changes Made by the Fast Act [Release No.: partment’s Report on Contractual Flow- for Multifamily Housing Programs and Im- Down Provisions in the Federal Acquisition plementing Family Income Reviews Under IA-4839; File No.: S7-05-17] (RIN: 3235-AM02) Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation received January 10, 2018, pursuant to 5 Regulation Supplement, pursuant to Sec. 887 (FAST) Act [Docket No.: FR 5743-I-04] (RIN: U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17JA7.028 H17JAPT1 January 17, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H477 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Fi- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 H.R. 4810. A bill to direct the Assistant nancial Services. Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judici- Secretary of Commerce for Communications 3773. A letter from the Assistant General ary. and Information to carry out activities re- Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- 3782. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, lating to the development and maintenance ergy Efficiency, Electricity Delivery and En- Federal Maritime Commission, transmitting of a broadband inventory map through the ergy Reliability, Department of Energy, the Commission’s final rule — Inflation Ad- National Telecommunications and Informa- transmitting the Department’s final rule — justment of Civil Monetary Penalties [Dock- tion Administration and not through an Grid Security Emergency Orders: Procedures et No.: 18-01] (RIN: 3072-AC70) received Janu- agreement with any other agency; to the for Issuance (RIN: 1901-AB40) received Janu- ary 12, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Committee on Energy and Commerce. ary 10, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to By Mr. BOST (for himself and Mr. Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary. SCHNEIDER): the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 3783. A letter from the Chief, Publications H.R. 4811. A bill to provide for grants from 3774. A letter from the Deputy Chief, Mo- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue the Attorney General to local education bility Division, Wireless Telecommuni- Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only agencies to purchase and install devices that cations Bureau, Federal Communications rule — Guidance under Section 965 [Notice would allow for the immediate notification Commission, transmitting the Commission’s 2018-07] received January 10, 2018, pursuant of appropriate officials in case of emergency, final rule — Amendments To Harmonize and to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Streamline Part 20 of the Commission’s Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addi- Rules Concerning Requirements for Licens- Ways and Means. tion to the Committee on the Judiciary, for ees To Overcome a CMRS Presumption [WT 3784. A letter from the Chief, Publications a period to be subsequently determined by Docket No.: 16-240] received January 10, 2018, and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue the Speaker, in each case for consideration pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- rule — Estate of George H. Bartell, Jr. v. tion of the committee concerned. mittee on Energy and Commerce. Commissioner, 147 T.C 140 (2016) [AOD 2017- By Mr. CICILLINE: 3775. A letter from the General Counsel, 06] received January 10, 2018, pursuant to 5 H.R. 4812. A bill to amend chapter 83 of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. title 41, United States Code (popularly re- transmitting the Commission’s final rule — 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on ferred to as the Buy American Act) and cer- Annual Charges for Use of Government Ways and Means. tain other laws with respect to certain waiv- Lands in Alaska [Docket No.: RM16-19-000; 3785. A letter from the Chief, Publications ers under those laws, to provide greater Order No.: 838] received January 10, 2018, pur- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue transparency regarding exceptions to domes- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only tic sourcing requirements, and for other pur- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee rule — Domestic production gross receipts poses; to the Committee on Oversight and on Energy and Commerce. (Rev. Rul. 2018-03) received January 10, 2018, Government Reform, and in addition to the 3776. A letter from the Executive Director, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law Committees on Transportation and Infra- U.S. World War One Centennial Commission, 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- structure, and Financial Services, for a pe- transmitting the US World War One Centen- mittee on Ways and Means. riod to be subsequently determined by the nial Commission Periodic report for the pe- 3786. A letter from the Chief, Publications Speaker, in each case for consideration of riod ended September 30, 2017, pursuant to and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Public Law 112-272, Sec. 5(b)(1); (126 Stat. Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only tion of the committee concerned. 2450); to the Committee on Oversight and rule — Revenue Procedure 2018-5 received By Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania: Government Reform. January 10, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3777. A letter from the Principal Deputy H.R. 4813. A bill to direct the Comptroller 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and General of the United States to conduct a Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Parks, National Park Service, Department of study to evaluate the role of unlicensed spec- Means. the Interior, transmitting the Department’s trum in offloading broadband traffic, and for 3787. A letter from the Chief, Publications final rule — Rights of Way; Removal of In- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue corporation by Reference [NPS-WASO-24690; and Commerce. Service, transmitting the Service’s final reg- PPWOVPADU0/PPMPRLE1Y.Y00000] (RIN: By Ms. ESHOO (for herself, Mr. MI- ulation — Election Out of the Centralized 1024-AE42) received January 10, 2018, pursu- CHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. Partnership Audit Regime [TD 9829] (RIN: ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- ELLISON, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. O’ROURKE, 1545-BN77) received January 10, 2018, pursu- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Mr. POCAN, and Mr. POLIS): ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- on Natural Resources. H.R. 4814. A bill to amend the Tele- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 3778. A letter from the Principal Deputy communications Act of 1996 to preserve and on Ways and Means. Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and protect the ability of local governments to Parks, National Park Service, Department of f provide broadband capability and services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. the Interior, transmitting the Department’s REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON final rule — General Regulations; Areas of By Ms. LEE (for herself, Mr. KHANNA, the National Park System, Free Distribution PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. COHEN, Ms. of Other Message-Bearing Items [NPS- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of NORTON, Mr. RUSH, Mr. BLUMENAUER, WASO-23396; GPO Deposit Account 4311H2] committees were delivered to the Clerk Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. (RIN: 1024-AE32) received January 10, 2018, POLIS, Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. JAYAPAL, for printing and reference to the proper Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. FUDGE, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law calendar, as follows: 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Mr. PAYNE, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- mittee on Natural Resources. Mr. COLE: Committee on Rules. House sissippi, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. 3779. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Resolution 696. Resolution providing for con- POCAN, Ms. GABBARD, and Mr. ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- sideration of the Senate amendment to the RASKIN): partment’s Annual Operating Plan for Colo- bill (H.R. 195) to amend title 44, United H.R. 4815. A bill to amend the Controlled rado River System Reservoirs for 2018, pursu- States Code, to restrict the distribution of Substances Act to provide for a new rule re- ant to Sec. 602 of the Colorado River Basin free printed copies of the Federal Register to garding the application of the Act to mari- Project Act of September 30, 1986, Public Members of Congress and other officers and huana, and for other purposes; to the Com- Law 90-537; to the Committee on Natural Re- employees of the United States, and for mittee on the Judiciary, and in addition to sources. other purposes; waiving a requirement of the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 3780. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to con- Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Finan- ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- sideration of certain resolutions reported cial Services, for a period to be subsequently ment’s final regulations — Adjustment of from the Committee on Rules; and providing determined by the Speaker, in each case for Civil Monetary Penalties for Inflation for consideration of motions to suspend the consideration of such provisions as fall with- [Docket ID: ED-2018-OGC-0004] (RIN: 1801- rules (Rept. 115–520). Referred to the House in the jurisdiction of the committee con- AA17) received January 10, 2018, pursuant to Calendar. cerned. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. f By Mr. TED LIEU of California (for 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the himself, Mr. AMASH, Mr. POLIS, and Judiciary. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Mr. BLUMENAUER): 3781. A letter from the Assistant General Under clause 2 of rule XII, public H.R. 4816. A bill to amend title 28, United Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- bills and resolutions of the following States Code, to prohibit the use of amounts ergy Efficiency, Office of the General Coun- from the Asset Forfeiture Fund for the Do- sel, Department of Energy, transmitting the titles were introduced and severally re- mestic Cannabis Suppression/Eradication Department’s final rule — Inflation Adjust- ferred, as follows: Program of the Drug Enforcement Adminis- ment of Civil Monetary Penalties received By Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio (for himself tration, and for other purposes; to the Com- January 11, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Mr. GUTHRIE): mittee on the Judiciary.

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By Mr. LONG: By Mr. LONG: H.R. 3994: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. H.R. 4817. A bill to direct the Assistant H.R. 4817. H.R. 4059: Mr. MEADOWS. Secretary of Commerce for Communications Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4099: Mr. KATKO, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, and Information to make grants for the es- lation pursuant to the following: and Mr. RUTHERFORD. tablishment or expansion of internet ex- Article I, Section 8 Clause 18: To make all H.R. 4107: Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. KING of Iowa, change facilities, and for other purposes; to Laws which shall be necessary and proper for Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire, Mr. WILSON the Committee on Energy and Commerce. carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- of South Carolina, Mr. KATKO, and Mr. By Ms. ROSEN (for herself and Mr. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- MESSER. JONES): stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 4131: Mr. RUTHERFORD and Mr. H.R. 4818. A bill to prohibit the use of Fed- States, or in any Department or office there- BARLETTA. eral funds made available in the form of an of. H.R. 4143: Mr. POLIS, Mr. DUFFY, and Mr. earmark, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Ms. ROSEN: KHANNA. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- H.R. 4818. H.R. 4202: Mr. MARINO and Mr. POLIS. form, and in addition to the Committee on Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4206: Mr. DUNN. Appropriations, for a period to be subse- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4207: Mr. NOLAN. quently determined by the Speaker, in each Article I, Section 8 (Clauses 1 and 18) of the H.R. 4229: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of case for consideration of such provisions as United States Constitution New Mexico and Mr. ROUZER. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee f concerned. H.R. 4232: Mr. O’ROURKE. By Mr. PALLONE: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 4274: Mr. SANFORD and Mr. GALLA- GHER. H. Res. 697. A resolution expressing the Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors sense of the House of Representatives sup- H.R. 4312: Mr. LOUDERMILK. porting visits and communication between were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 4314: Mr. FITZPATRICK. the United States and the Republic of tions, as follows: H.R. 4319: Mr. VALADAO. Artsakh at all levels of civil society and gov- H.R. 20: Ms. HANABUSA. H.R. 4392: Mr. LOBIONDO. ernment; to the Committee on Foreign Af- H.R. 82: Mr. PALAZZO. H.R. 4396: Mr. NEAL and Mr. HASTINGS. fairs. H.R. 233: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- H.R. 4444: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. By Ms. TITUS (for herself, Mr. SES- ico. TAKANO, Mr. KIND, Mr. KIHUEN, and Ms. SIONS, and Mr. POCAN): H.R. 566: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. ROSEN. H. Res. 698. A resolution recognizing magic H.R. 664: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. H.R. 4473: Ms. BONAMICI. as a rare and valuable art form; to the Com- H.R. 850: Mrs. NOEM. H.R. 4525: Mr. QUIGLEY. mittee on Oversight and Government H.R. 881: Ms. ROSEN. H.R. 4527: Mr. QUIGLEY and Ms. MOORE. Reform. H.R. 930: Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. H.R. 4547: Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. H.R. 1120: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- f LAMALFA, Mrs. BLACK, and Ms. SA´ NCHEZ. sylvania. H.R. 4548: Mr. POLIS. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 1141: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 4575: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. STATEMENT H.R. 1300: Mr. O’HALLERAN and Ms. H.R. 4681: Mr. BARR. BONAMICI. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of UIZENGA H.R. 1311: Mr. JORDAN. H.R. 4682: Mr. H . the Rules of the House of Representa- H.R. 1360: Mr. ROKITA. H.R. 4684: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. tives, the following statements are sub- H.R. 1406: Mr. BILIRAKIS and Mr. MARCH- H.R. 4710: Mr. BARTON. mitted regarding the specific powers ANT. H.R. 4712: Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. granted to Congress in the Constitu- H.R. 1445: Mr. POLIS. GUTHRIE, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. WOODALL, Mr. tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 1626: Mr. POLIS. MARCHANT, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. FORTENBERRY, joint resolution. H.R. 1762: Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. LONG, Mr. BIGGS, Mr. ROSS, and Mr. H.R. 1772: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. BISHOP of Michigan. By Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio: H.R. 4717: Mr. WALZ. H.R. 4810. H.R. 1847: Mr. BILIRAKIS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1876: Mr. CURBELO of Florida. H.R. 4732: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1880: Mr. DESAULNIER. sylvania, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. KNIGHT. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 1954: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 4736: Mrs. WAGNER. the United States. H.R. 2000: Mr. SOTO. H.R. 4744: Mr. LANCE, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. By Mr. BOST: H.R. 2001: Mr. SOTO. WALKER, Mr. SESSIONS, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. H.R. 4811. H.R. 2119: Mr. WALZ and Ms. ADAMS. POSEY, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. SIRES, Mr. WEBER of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2147: Mr. POLIS. Texas, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. TED lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2206: Mr. KHANNA. LIEU of California, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 2215: Mr. WELCH and Ms. GABBARD. Mr. SUOZZI, and Mr. DONOVAN. By Mr. CICILLINE: H.R. 2267: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. H.R. 4760: Mr. RICE of South Carolina, Mr. H.R. 4812. H.R. 2477: Mr. POLIS. BRAT, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. JODY B. HICE of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2528: Mr. PERLMUTTER. Georgia, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. MOONEY of West lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2545: Mr. HUNTER. Virginia, Mr. YOHO, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. BISHOP Article 1, Section 8 H.R. 2623: Mr. WALKER, Mr. MESSER, and of Michigan, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. LOUDERMILK, By Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania: Mr. BRAT. Mr. OLSON, Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. WENSTRUP, H.R. 4813. H.R. 2687: Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. GIBBS, Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana, Mr. QUIGLEY, and Mr. BLUMENAUER. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. MARCHANT, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2902: Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. Article I, Section 8 of the United States Mr. ARRINGTON, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. POSEY, and WALDEN, and Ms. MATSUI. Mr. DESJARLAIS. Constitution H.R. 2920: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H.R. 4772: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. By Ms. ESHOO: New Mexico. H.R. 4814. H.R. 4777: Mrs. COMSTOCK. H.R. 2987: Mrs. RADEWAGEN and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 4779: Ms. BONAMICI. CURBELO of Florida. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 4782: Ms. LEE, Ms. WILSON of Florida, H.R. 3079: Ms. MATSUI. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 and Ms. MOORE. H.R. 3127: Mr. GIBBS. By Ms. LEE: ILMER EN AY H.R. 3128: Mr. GIBBS. H.R. 4796: Mr. K and Mr. B R H.R. 4815. LUJA´ N of New Mexico. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3222: Ms. MATSUI. H. Res. 21: Mr. PERRY. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3252: Ms. MOORE. H. Res. 274: Ms. TENNEY, Mr. YARMUTH, and This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 3282: Mr. PERRY. Mr. GALLAGHER. granted to Congress under Article I of the H.R. 3330: Mr. BIGGS. H. Res. 276: Mr. POCAN. United States Constitution and its subse- H.R. 3444: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. quent amendments, and further clarified and H.R. 3488: Mr. LAHOOD. H. Res. 349: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. interpreted by the Supreme Court of the H.R. 3513: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. TED LIEU of California, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. United States. H.R. 3637: Ms. ESHOO. H. Res. 466: Mr. BEYER and Mrs. WATSON By Mr. TED LIEU of California: H.R. 3730: Mr. GRIFFITH. COLEMAN. H.R. 4816. H.R. 3746: Mr. MESSER. H. Res. 627: Mr. MEADOWS. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3806: Ms. MOORE. H. Res. 661: Mr. POLIS. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3913: Mr. CRAMER, Mr. TURNER, and H. Res. 673: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the U.S. Mr. COMER. Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana, and Mr. SUOZZI. Constitution (relating to the general welfare H.R. 3931: Mr. POCAN and Mr. KING of New H. Res. 683: Mr. NORMAN, Ms. TENNEY, Mr. of the United States). York. POLIS, and Ms. MCCOLLUM.

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