H6248 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 12, 2007 changing design that encourages the tribes of my own State of Michigan Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, in clos- public to look for new coins. whose historical roots lie with the ing, I also would like to thank all of The current law requires the Mint to Chippewa, Ottawa, and Pottawatomi the sponsors of this legislation. I would issue 300 to 350 million of the current Nations. I can think of no better way like to thank the gentleman from design Sakakawea dollars every year, to pay tribute to the Native American Oklahoma for the managing of it here, for which there is no evident demand. people than to honor their contribution Mr. KILDEE, for his interest in this, and That would be about $60 million worth to the development of the United Mrs. MILLER for coming to the floor of material and labor costs per year, States and her history. and speaking to it. not including the high cost of storing I urge my colleagues to support this I think this is a very worthwhile the unused coin yearly. legislation. piece of legislation which will move The innovative legislation was intro- Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, at this forward something which otherwise duced by Mr. KILDEE, Chairman FRANK, time, I yield such time as she may con- would not move forward, and will save Mr. COLE and Mr. RENZI. The bill would sume to the distinguished Congress- the Federal Government a lot of money keep the Sakakawea design on the woman from Michigan, CANDICE MIL- and make it far more interesting to front of the coin, but would change the LER. those who are collecting these coins design on the reverse side each year to Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. out around the country. represent Native American contribu- Speaker, I thank the gentleman for So for all these reasons, I hope we tions to the United States. yielding. would all support this legislation. Mr. Speaker, this legislation will Mr. Speaker, I rise in very strong Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance both honor Native Americans and cre- support of H.R. 2358, the Native Amer- of my time. ate demand for the coins similar to the ican $1 Coin Act, and I applaud my col- Mr. BOREN. Mr. Speaker, I am proud Presidential dollars. Instead of the league and fellow Michiganian (Mr. to represent a State that is home to Mint spending $50 million or more a KILDEE) for cosponsoring this legisla- nearly 40 federally recognized Indian year to make coins for which there is tion, and the other cosponsors as well, tribes. But Native Americans are not no demand, the legislation has the po- and for bringing it to the House floor only engrained in Oklahoma’s history, tential to save the Treasury $150 mil- this morning. they are also richly embedded in the lion a year or more. It is rare that we Native Americans have played an im- history of the United States and in the can do something so cost effective this portant role throughout the history of history of each individual State. easily. I support the goals of this bill our Nation, so it is certainly appro- H.R. 2358 requires the government to and urge its immediate passage. priate that we honor them and their do its part to recognize the importance Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of accomplishments as well. In fact, were of Native Americans to our country’s my time. it not for some great Native Ameri- history and development. cans, America as we know it today Again, I want to thank the chairman, b 1040 might look quite a bit different. Mr. FRANK, for recognizing the impor- Mr. BOREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Think about Squanto and Somerset, tance of H.R. 2358 and also Mr. KILDEE minutes to the author of the bill, the who helped the Pilgrims survive their for all of his efforts. gentleman from the fine State of very first winter in the New World; or Mr. BOREN. Mr. Speaker, I have no Michigan (Mr. KILDEE), home to 12 fed- Sakakawea, who guided Lewis and further requests for time, and I yield erally recognized tribes. Clark across the unexplored North back the balance of my time. Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I thank American continent; or Jim Thorpe, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the gentleman for yielding. the athlete who thrilled millions, real- question is on the motion offered by As Democratic chairman of the Con- ly, across the globe with his exploits in the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. gressional Native American Caucus, I and football and the Olympics, BOREN) that the House suspend the am honored to speak in support of H.R. where he won a gold medal; or the Nav- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2358. 2358, the Native American $1 Coin Act. ajo code talkers who broke the Japa- The question was taken; and (two- I am pleased to be the chief sponsor of nese code, which was a key moment in thirds being in the affirmative) the this bipartisan legislation. the Allied forces prevailing over Japan rules were suspended and the bill was I would like to extend a special during World War II. passed. thank-you to my friend and colleague, These individuals and many others A motion to reconsider was laid on Chairman BARNEY FRANK, for his sup- like them have made invaluable con- the table. port of this legislation. tributions to the survival and to the f I would also like to acknowledge the character of these United States. CONGRATULATING BARTON COL- other original cosponsors of this legis- This legislation will require the Sec- LEGE MEN’S TEAM lation: Congressman BOREN, Congress- retary of Treasury to mint and issue FOR WINNING THE 2007 NCAA DI- man RENZI, Congressman COLE, and coins in commemoration of Native VISION II CHAMPIONSHIP Congressman CASTLE. Americans and the important contribu- Mr. Speaker, this bill will honor the tions made by Indian tribes and indi- Mr. HARE. Mr. Speaker, I move to strength and wisdom of Indian country vidual Native Americans to the devel- suspend the rules and agree to the reso- by authorizing the Secretary of the opment and the history, the very rich lution (H. Res. 329) congratulating the Treasury to mint and issue coins that history, of the United States. men’s basketball team commemorate and honor the out- These coins will serve as an impor- for winning the 2007 NCAA Division II standing contributions of Native Amer- tant reminder to all Americans of the Men’s Basketball National Champion- icans by changing the design annually important role that Native Americans ship. on the reverse of the Sakakawea dollar have played in our Nation’s history, The Clerk read the title of the resolu- coin. the things they are achieving today, tion. This bill establishes a process for se- and the goals that they will meet in The text of the resolution is as fol- lecting designs for the reverse side of the future. Native Americans will be lows: this coin. These designs will take the involved in the design selection process H. RES. 329 American people through a journey of as well, which will also remind them of Whereas the Barton College Bulldogs of different experiences of native peoples their important historical contribu- Wilson, , defeated Winona by exposing them to their unique his- tions. State University of Rochester, Minnesota, tories while preserving the memory of So I applaud the sponsors and the co- the undefeated and defending NCAA Division Sakakawea, the young Shoshone sponsors of this legislation for their ef- II Men’s Basketball National Champions, 77– woman who assisted Lewis and Clark forts. And I urge all of my colleagues 75 on March 24, 2007, to become the 2007 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Cham- on their expedition to the Pacific to support the Native American $1 Coin pions; Northwest more than 200 years ago. Act. Whereas Anthony Atkinson of Barton Col- It is my hope that this coin will one Mr. BOREN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve lege, the Elite Eight most valuable player, day depict the contributions of the 12 the balance of my time. scored 10 points in the final 39 seconds of the

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Again, a Whereas Barton College played and won 9 overtime games during the 2006–2007 season game. student body of 1,000. to finish the season 31–5, including winning Winning the national championship The team’s confidence and calm its last 21 games, a school record; in such a courageous fashion has under pressure helped it play and win Whereas Barton College, a school with just brought attention to the outstanding nine overtime games during the 2006/ 1,000 students, defeated teams during the athletic program at Barton College. I 2007 season to finish the season 31–5 and Elite Eight from schools with much larger know the fans of the university will re- break a school record by winning its student bodies (Grand Valley State, Michi- member this very special moment for last 21 games. gan, 23,000 students, Cal State San many years to come. Barton College is located in Con- Bernardino, 17,000 students, and Winona gressman BUTTERFIELD’s district, yet I State University, 8,000 students); I urge my colleagues to join me in Whereas Coach Ron Lievense of Barton passing House Resolution 329, con- share part of the county with Congress- College, who had served as a graduate assist- gratulating the Barton College men’s man BUTTERFIELD. I join him in con- ant at Winona State University, summed up basketball team. gratulating the coaches and all the the Barton College victory: ‘‘I don’t see how Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of members of the 2006/2007 Barton College any ending could be any better for any my time. men’s basketball team. team—ever’’; Mr. Speaker, at this time I will sub- b 1050 Whereas Barton College continues the long mit for the RECORD the names of the tradition of North Carolina schools winning Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. coaches and the players. NCAA basketball championships; Speaker, I would like to yield as much COACHES Whereas Barton College was founded in time as he may consume to my good 1902 as Atlantic Christian College and Ron Lievense (head), Joel Zimmerman, changed its name in 1990; and friend, the gentleman from North Caro- John Skinner, Mark Pounds. Whereas Barton College was named a ‘‘Best lina (Mr. JONES). PLAYERS Southeastern College’’ for 2006 by the Prince- Mr. JONES of North Carolina. I Sam Pounds, Jerrett Eason, Brandon Bar- ton Review: Now, therefore, be it thank the gentleman. ton, Isaiah Cromwell, Errol Frails, Anthony Resolved, That the House of Representa- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Atkinson, Bobby Buffaloe, Spenser Briggs, tives congratulates the Barton College men’s Democratic side and the Republican Jeff Dalce, Brandon Raffel, Travis Johnson, basketball team for winning the 2007 NCAA side and my dear friend, Mr. Charles Gamble, Darrius Lee, Bobby McNeil, Division II Men’s Basketball National Cham- Brian Leggett, Alejo Barovero, David King, BUTTERFIELD, for bringing this resolu- pionship. Mark Friscone, L.J. Dunn, Mike Flowers. tion to the floor. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, I join my friend, Con- Mr. Speaker, Barton College is proud ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- of its college basketball history. Now, gressman G.K. BUTTERFIELD of North linois (Mr. HARE) and the gentleman Carolina, and many of my colleagues to Barton College is part of North Caro- from Tennessee (Mr. DAVID DAVIS) each support H. Res. 329, a resolution to con- lina’s rich basketball heritage. I close by asking my colleagues to will control 20 minutes. gratulate the Barton College men’s The Chair recognizes the gentleman support this resolution. And I again basketball team for winning the 2007 from Illinois. congratulate the Barton College Bull- NCAA Division II men’s basketball na- GENERAL LEAVE dogs for this great victory. tional championship. Mr. HARE. Mr. Speaker, at this time, Mr. HARE. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 Years ago, I attended Atlantic Chris- legislative days during which Members I yield such time as he may consume to tian College, which changed its name my friend from North Carolina (Mr. may insert material relevant to House to Barton College in 1990. Mr. Speaker, BUTTERFIELD). Resolution 329 into the RECORD. I, like many of my colleagues in Con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, gress, have had the fortunate oppor- objection to the request of the gen- first let me thank the gentleman from tunity of playing on a championship tleman from Illinois? Illinois for giving me this time to There was no objection. team. More than 40 years later, I can speak on this resolution today. Mr. HARE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- still vividly recall in my mind the won- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to self such time as I may consume. derful memory of the night my prep join my friend, Congressman Walter Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- school basketball team at Hargrave Jones, and me in recognizing and con- gratulate the Barton College Bulldogs Military Academy won the military gratulating this year’s NCAA Division for their win in the 2007 National Colle- league championship. No matter what II men’s college basketball champions giate Athletic Association Division II level, winning a championship is some- from my hometown of Wilson, North Men’s Basketball Tournament. thing an individual will remember all Carolina, Barton College. On March 24, 2007, Barton College of his or her life. My prep school bas- As Congressman JONES said a mo- won the NCAA Division II Elite Eight ketball team claimed its championship ment ago, he and I share Wilson Coun- Tournament by defeating the defending with a final score of 81–79, so I know ty. And the campus is technically in champions, Winona State University of the firsthand experience of a close my district, even though we both le- Rochester, Minnesota. College basket- game. gitimately hold claim to that great in- ball fans, student athletes, and the How exciting it was to see Barton stitution. general public were treated to an excit- College basketball make a miraculous In one of the most exciting basket- ing national championship game with comeback from seven points behind in ball games that I have ever seen in my one of the greatest rallies in Elite the final 40 seconds to defeat Winona life, Mr. Speaker, the Barton College Eight Tournament history. State University of Rochester, Min- Bulldogs captured its first national Barton College had an extraordinary nesota, an undefeated team and last title after senior guard Anthony Atkin- year. The team won all nine of its over- year’s Division II champion, by a score son scored his team’s final 10 points, time games, an NCAA Division II of 77–75. Senior All-American point including a layup at the buzzer, to record. The team also had a season guard Anthony Atkinson scored the rally Barton from a 74–67 deficit with record of 31–5 and won their last 21 Bulldogs’ final 10 points, including a just 45 seconds remaining. The improb- games, which is a school record. layup at the buzzer; but I am sure that able come-from-behind 77–75 victory I want to extend my congratulations Anthony Atkinson would tell you that was against a previously undefeated to Head Coach Ron Lievense, Athletic the win was a team effort. and defending national champion, Wi- Director Gary Hall, Barton College In David and Goliath fashion, Barton nona State University. President Dr. Norval Kneten, and Bar- College, a school with just 1,000 stu- Mr. Speaker, the game capped a tour- ton’s student athletes for winning the dents, defeated teams during the Elite nament full of last-second heroics for national championship. Eight from schools with much larger Barton College, as they won the semi- I also want to extend my congratula- student bodies, Grand Valley State, final game by one point on a last-sec- tions to Winona State University of Michigan, 23,000 students; Cal State ond freethrow, and the quarterfinal

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today Throughout the tournament and the ment of one of the senses (sight, hearing, in support of H.R. 2637, the Child Labor season, the team showed heart, tough- taste, smell, tactile sensation); Protection Act of 2007. ness and tenacity and determination ‘‘(ii) permanent loss or substantial impair- This bipartisan legislation is de- by finding ways to win no matter what ment of the function of a bodily member, signed to address the most serious organ, or mental faculty, including the loss the circumstances were. They have had child labor violations, deter repeat oc- of all or part of an arm, leg, foot, hand or currences, and strengthen the enforce- tremendous and deserved support from other body part; or a community that is so proud of this ment of laws to protect our Nation’s ‘‘(iii) permanent paralysis or substantial most vulnerable workers. college and this team. As I was leaving impairment that causes loss of movement or This bill would increase the max- Wilson yesterday, I stopped by the mobility of an arm, leg, foot, hand or other imum penalty for child labor violations BB&T branch on West 9th Street and body part. that lead to the death or serious injury there was a large banner in front of the ‘‘(2) Any person who repeatedly or willfully violates section 6 or 7, relating to wages, of a minor from the current cap of bank congratulating the Bulldogs. We shall be subject to a civil penalty not to ex- $11,000 to $50,000 per violation. The bill are so proud of this team, and we want ceed $1,100 for each such violation. would also permit the penalty to be our Nation to know of our proud feel- ‘‘(3) In determining the amount of any pen- doubled to $100,000 if it is determined ing for this team. alty under this subsection, the appropriate- that the violation was repeated or will- It is a great honor, therefore, Mr. ness of such penalty to the size of the busi- ful. Speaker, for me to recognize the suc- ness of the person charged and the gravity of the violation shall be considered. The Additionally, the legislation amends cess, efforts and achievements of these amount of any penalty under this sub- the Fair Labor Standards Act to reflect outstanding young student athletes, section, when finally determined, may be— the increases in penalties for child and their head coach, a great indi- ‘‘(A) deducted from any sums owing by the labor violations and for minimum wage vidual, Ron Lievense, and his staff. United States to the person charged; and overtime violations. Their hard work and dedication to ‘‘(B) recovered in a civil action brought by The current language in the FLSA team work is something that we are all the Secretary in any court of competent ju- risdiction, in which litigation the Secretary provides limits of $10,000 for child labor proud of in Wilson County and north- violations, $1,000 for minimum wage . shall be represented by the Solicitor of Labor; or and overtime violations. These pen- I ask my colleagues to rise and join ‘‘(C) ordered by the court, in an action alties were increased to $11,000 and me in paying tribute to the Barton Col- brought for a violation of section 15(a)(4) or $1,100, respectively, by the Federal lege basketball team. a repeated or willful violation of section Civil Penalties Inflation Act of 1990, as Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. 15(a)(2), to be paid to the Secretary. amended by the Debt Collection Im- Speaker, I yield back the balance of ‘‘(4) Any administrative determination by the Secretary of the amount of any penalty provement Act of 1996. The legislation my time. before us today would simply conform Mr. HARE. Mr. Speaker, I yield back under this subsection shall be final, unless within 15 days after receipt of notice thereof the language of the FLSA to reflect the balance of my time. by certified mail the person charged with the these changes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The violation takes exception to the determina- The increase in maximum penalties question is on the motion offered by tion that the violations for which the pen- for violation of child labor laws is an the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. HARE) alty is imposed occurred, in which event important first step in our efforts to that the House suspend the rules and final determination of the penalty shall be protect the health and safety of the es- made in an administrative proceeding after agree to the resolution, H. Res. 329. timated 3.2 million workers under the The question was taken; and (two- opportunity for hearing in accordance with section 554 of title 5, United States Code, and age of 18. The National Institute For thirds being in the affirmative) the regulations to be promulgated by the Sec- Occupational Safety and Health Ad- rules were suspended and the resolu- retary. ministration estimates that every year tion was agreed to. ‘‘(5) Except for civil penalties collected for 230,000 youth under the age of 18 sus- A motion to reconsider was laid on violations of sections 12 or 13(c), sums col- tain workplace injuries, and between 60 the table. lected as penalties pursuant to this section shall be applied toward reimbursement of the and 70 die from occupational accidents. f costs of determining the violations and as- b 1100 sessing and collecting such penalties, in ac- CHILD LABOR PROTECTION ACT This translates into a youth worker OF 2007 cordance with the provision of section 2 of the Act entitled ‘An Act to authorize the De- injury every 2 days and a fatality every Mr. HARE. Mr. Speaker, I move to partment of Labor to make special statis- 5 days. suspend the rules and pass the bill tical studies upon payment of the cost there- Current penalties do not commu- (H.R. 2637) to amend the Fair Labor of and for other purposes’ (29 U.S.C. 9a). Civil nicate an adequate level of govern- Standards Act, with respect to civil penalties collected for violations of sections mental concern for the health and safe- penalties for child labor violations. 12 or 13(c) shall be deposited in the general ty of the working young and do not The Clerk read the title of the bill. fund of the Treasury.’’. provide sufficient motivation for em- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments The text of the bill is as follows: made by this section shall take effect on the ployers to ensure a safe and legal work- H.R. 2637 date of the enactment of this Act. place for youth. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Given the pervasiveness of youth em- resentatives of the United States of America in ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- ployment and injuries and the fact that Congress assembled, linois (Mr. HARE) and the gentleman the current maximum penalties are too SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. from Tennessee (Mr. DAVID DAVIS) each low to demand compliance with child This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Child Labor will control 20 minutes. labor laws, this legislation represents Protection Act of 2007’’. The Chair recognizes the gentleman an important improvement in our laws (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 16(e) of the Fair from Illinois. that will help provide a safer occupa- Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 216(e)) GENERAL LEAVE tional environment for young workers is amended to read as follows: Mr. HARE. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 Mr. Speaker, the Child Protection ‘‘(e)(1)(A) Any person who violates the pro- legislative days during which Members Act of 2007 was proposed by the admin- visions of sections 12 or 13(c), relating to istration and is supported by Edu- child labor, or any regulation issued pursu- may insert materials relevant to H.R. ant to such sections, shall be subject to a 2637 into the RECORD. cation and Labor Committee Chairman civil penalty not to exceed— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there MILLER and Ranking Republican ‘‘(i) $11,000 for each employee who was the objection to the request of the gen- MCKEON, as well as Chairwoman WOOL- subject of such a violation; or tleman from Illinois? SEY and Ranking Republican JOE

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